Job Description

Senior Estimator - Wet Utilities & Pipeline

Houston, TX

We are partnered with a well-established, privately owned contractor in the Houston market seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts across their Wet Utilities and Pipeline division. This is a strategic hire as the business continues to expand its footprint across complex underground and pipeline work throughout the region. This role offers direct access to the executive team, ownership of critical pursuits, and a clear path into senior leadership as the division grows.

A strong resume-building opportunity with genuine long-term career progression.

About the role

• Lead estimating efforts for Wet Utility and Pipeline projects, including large and small diameter pipe
• Oversee hard bid and alternative delivery pursuits across municipal and infrastructure work
• Work directly with the executive team to shape bid strategy, pricing approach, and division growth
• Develop detailed estimates, take-offs, bid packages, and scopes of work
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid levelling, and final trade selection
• Identify risk, value engineering opportunities, and cost efficiencies during pre-bid phases
• Set estimating standards, processes, and best practices for the division
• Mentor and develop junior estimators as the team scales
• Support long-term planning and backlog development for the Houston market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of estimating experience within Wet Utilities, Underground Utilities, or Pipeline construction
• Proven track record leading bids for complex civil infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of large and small diameter pipeline work
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and executive teams
• Ability to balance detailed estimating with strategic, high-level decision making
• Strong communication, leadership, and subcontractor management skills

Why this opportunity

• Lead and shape a key division within a growing, general contractor
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision making
• Clear upward trajectory into broader leadership as the division expands
• Stable ownership structure with long-term investment in people
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career security

If you would like to learn more, apply or email me directly on joe.willis@ge-search.com.

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