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Cost Estimator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 110000 - 125000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
18 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
HRforGrowth is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies evaluates and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions including final selection offer terms compensation and conditions of employment are made solely by the hiring organization.
Our Client is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support the planning design and pricing of bids for large-scale dredging projects. The ideal candidate will have strong estimating analytical and project planning skills with the ability to develop accurate cost estimates review project plans and specifications and present estimates to senior management. This position offers significant exposure to executive leadership and opportunities for professional growth while working alongside an experienced team of industry professionals.
Location: Houston TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Setup: Hybrid 4 days in office / 1 day remote
Compensation: $110000 $125000 per year
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate and detailed cost estimates for hard-bid projects.
Develop execution plans and cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects.
Review and summarize key elements of project plans drawings specifications and bid documents.
Develop clear and concise overview drawings for project presentations and bid discussions.
Present project execution plans and estimates during bid review sessions with senior management.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills throughout the estimating process.
Work closely with various support departments in a collaborative team environment.
Manage multiple estimating assignments and project tasks while effectively prioritizing deadlines.
Provide estimating support to on-site Project Managers during project execution.
Update and monitor project costs production and budgets throughout construction.
Assist in evaluating project requirements risks production assumptions and cost drivers.
Communicate estimating assumptions findings and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders.
Participate in continuous learning knowledge sharing and mentoring within the estimating team.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience in cost estimating construction estimating project controls or a related field is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to review and interpret project plans specifications and related technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in developing project estimates.
Ability to develop clear and concise project documentation and overview drawings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present estimates and project information to senior management.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative cross-functional team environment.
Compensation & Benefits
$110000 $125000 annual salary based on experience and qualifications.
Competitive performance incentive program.
401(k) program with 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions.
Immediate vesting of company 401(k) matching contributions.
Annual company profit-sharing contributions to eligible 401(k) accounts based on company performance.
Medical dental vision and prescription insurance plans.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Opportunity for exposure to executive management and participation in large-scale technically complex projects.
About HRforGrowth
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
In its recruiting and search practices HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.
HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in its hiring decisions terms of employment and workplace practices
Our Client is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support the planning design and pricing of bids for large-scale dredging projects. The ideal candidate will have strong estimating analytical and project planning skills with the ability to develop accurate cost estimates review project plans and specifications and present estimates to senior management. This position offers significant exposure to executive leadership and opportunities for professional growth while working alongside an experienced team of industry professionals.
Location: Houston TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Setup: Hybrid 4 days in office / 1 day remote
Compensation: $110000 $125000 per year
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate and detailed cost estimates for hard-bid projects.
Develop execution plans and cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects.
Review and summarize key elements of project plans drawings specifications and bid documents.
Develop clear and concise overview drawings for project presentations and bid discussions.
Present project execution plans and estimates during bid review sessions with senior management.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills throughout the estimating process.
Work closely with various support departments in a collaborative team environment.
Manage multiple estimating assignments and project tasks while effectively prioritizing deadlines.
Provide estimating support to on-site Project Managers during project execution.
Update and monitor project costs production and budgets throughout construction.
Assist in evaluating project requirements risks production assumptions and cost drivers.
Communicate estimating assumptions findings and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders.
Participate in continuous learning knowledge sharing and mentoring within the estimating team.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience in cost estimating construction estimating project controls or a related field is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to review and interpret project plans specifications and related technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in developing project estimates.
Ability to develop clear and concise project documentation and overview drawings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present estimates and project information to senior management.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative cross-functional team environment.
Compensation & Benefits
$110000 $125000 annual salary based on experience and qualifications.
Competitive performance incentive program.
401(k) program with 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions.
Immediate vesting of company 401(k) matching contributions.
Annual company profit-sharing contributions to eligible 401(k) accounts based on company performance.
Medical dental vision and prescription insurance plans.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Opportunity for exposure to executive management and participation in large-scale technically complex projects.
About HRforGrowth
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
In its recruiting and search practices HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.
HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in its hiring decisions terms of employment and workplace practices
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