TerraFirma

Construction

SeniorEarthworksEstimator

$115–165k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Earthworks Estimator at TerraFirma. Skills: Earthworks estimating, Cost estimation. Prepare detailed project take-off. Prepare cost estimates for earthworks projects”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure projects are feasible; Ensure projects are profitable

Industry & Context.

Construction
Eligibility Requirements

Travel to job sites, Relocate to Austin, TX

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years of experience in earthworks or heavy civil projects, Proficiency in construction estimating software, Proven track record of delivering accurate estimates, Proven track record of winning complex construction projects

Nice to Have

Willing to relocate to Austin, TX

What You'll Do.

Prepare detailed project take-off

Prepare cost estimates for earthworks projects

Review project specifications

Review other documents

Understand scope of work

Identify cost drivers

Collaborate with engineers

Collaborate with project managers

Collaborate with business development managers

Gather information for accurate estimates

Develop estimation Standard Operating Procedures

Develop estimation templates

Bid on projects in a lean manner

Bid on projects in a fast manner

Bid on projects in a low risk manner

Participate in site walk

Participate in customer interaction

Scope project bidding processes

Advance project bidding processes

Monitor project costs during construction

Ensure costs align with estimates

Identify variances early

Assist in negotiating contracts with subcontractors

Assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Customer interaction

Full Job Description

At TerraFirma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer. Our Story & Mission At SpaceX, we were part of the teams that built the largest rocket in human history, launched the largest constellation of satellites ever made, and delivered connectivity to millions of people worldwide. What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything. At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was how slow, expensive, and complex it was to build the infrastructure around it. We lacked buildings, roads, water, power, communications, and waste management, and constructing them took far more time and resources than it should have. From a first-principles perspective, that doesn't make sense. It shouldn't be this hard or costly to create the foundations for progress. That’s when we realized something important: the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure. By bringing the principles of simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation to construction, we can unlock a new era in how the world builds. Accelerating infrastructure unlocks progress across every domain, creating a self-sustaining engine for tackling humanity’s toughest challenges. The innovations we develop on Earth will lay the groundwork for the technologies that one day make settlement on Mars possible. Job Overview You will prepare accurate cost estimates and plan for our earthworks projects, which involve advanced automation technologies. This role is crucial in ensuring that our projects are both feasible and profitable, supporting our mission to revolutionize construction. Responsibilities - Prepare detailed project take-off and cost estimates for earthworks projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and

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