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EHC is looking for a Cost Estimator for a Client in the Katy Area

Start Date :07/06/2026

Schedule Hours: 4 days in office-1 remote
The Opportunity:
It all starts with Estimating! The cost estimators serve a pivotal role in planning, design, and pricing of bids for future work.
We believe a successful team is comprised of mentors and coaches who support one another in learning, sharing knowledge and expertise, and encouraging growth. As a Cost Estimator you will design execution plans and develop cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects, with the guidance and support of a team with decades of dredging experience. This position also provides a high-level of exposure to executive management with various growth opportunities. The position reports to the Vice President of Estimating.
About the Company:
This Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, they are fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. The Company owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. They have a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects
- Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications
- Ability to produce clear, concise overview drawings for presentation and discussions
- Ability to present the project and estimate during bid review sessions with senior management
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in the development of the estimate
- Work closely with various support departments in a team environment
- Capable of effective time-management, able to prioritize various project tasks simultaneously.
- Offer estimating support to on-site Project Managers during execution of project
- Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance incentive program
- 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
- Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration - or equivalent and relevant work experience