Mac Capps
Texarkana,Texas
Summary
Construction estimator with a focus on delivering precise estimates for heavy civil and utility projects up to $55 million. Expert in utilizing estimating software and managing geotechnical investigations, driving improved accuracy and efficiency. Proven track record in business development through effective client outreach and subcontractor relationship management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Estimator | Project Procuremnet
Belt Construction, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
- Prepare estimates for municipal water, wastewater, and heavy civil utility projects.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu, HeavyBid, Autodesk software, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel.
- Led subcontractor and supplier outreach, procurement, and quote evaluation to enhance project bidding process.
- Coordinate project handoff from estimating to the project management team.
- Supported business development by managing client outreach and cultivating subcontractor relationships.
- Manage Belt Construction's geotechnical testing program.
- Coordinated drilling locations and assisted with auger drill operations to collect and document soil samples, refining production rates and improving estimate accuracy.
Project Administrator
Ideal Construction
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated project estimating, quantity takeoffs, scheduling, and bid preparation to ensure timely and accurate project proposals.
- Supported on-site supervision and project management to facilitate project execution and adherence to timelines.
- Utilized Bluebeam Revu and Excel for estimating and project tracking.
- Cultivated relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to enhance collaboration and resource availability.
- Prepared owner and subcontractor pay applications.
Construction Intern
Ideal Construction
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted field and office personnel in coordinating construction operations and estimating project needs, ensuring smooth workflow and effective project management.
- Assisted project managers with daily tasks and site coordination activities.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to schedule and oversee worksite activities.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Leadership
Texas A&M University
Texarkana12-2026
Skills
- Heavy Civil Estimating
- Bid Preparation
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
- Project Procurement
- Subcontractor Outreach
- Client Relationship Management
- Plans & Specifications Analysis
- Construction Document Review
- Geotechnical Investigations
- Project Handoff & Preconstruction
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Bluebeam Revu
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Selected Project Experience
- Atoka Pipeline Atoka, OK: $55M contract; approximately 12 miles of 72-inch steel water transmission pipeline.
- Farmersville Water Transmission Main Farmersville, TX: $32M contract; approximately 15 miles of 36-inch water line.
- Lower Gulpha Sewer Pipeline Hot Springs, AR: Approximately 15,000 LF of 30-inch and 36-inch fused HDPE sewer.
- Genoa School District New parking lot including approximately 460 CY of concrete paving.
- Little River County Courthouse New courthouse construction in Ashdown, AR.
- U.S. Marshals Office El Dorado, AR: Office renovation.
Timeline
Project Estimator | Project Procuremnet
Belt Construction, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
Project Administrator
Ideal Construction
12.2024 - 04.2025
Construction Intern
Ideal Construction
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelors Degree - Leadership
Texas A&M University