Civil Estimator: Underground Utilities & Infra (Austin)

We Search People; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

We Search People is partnering with a civil construction contractor in Austin to appoint an experienced Estimator focused on underground utilities. The role involves taking ownership of competitive bids and contributing to a growing project pipeline across Central Texas.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in wet utilities, underground infrastructure, and site development, with proven ability to develop labor, material, and production-rate driven bids.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating civil construction projects, especially underground utilities.
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, specs, and utility plans.
• Familiarity with subcontractor pricing and bid development.
• Proficiency with estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for underground utility and civil infrastructure projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for water, wastewater, storm drainage, and sitework.
• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to identify project requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop competitive bids covering labor, materials, equipment, and production rates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and leadership during bidding.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits when required.

Skills

Estimating experience

Wet utilities

Underground utilities

Site development

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK

Bluebeam

Job description

We Search People is partnering with a civil construction contractor in Austin to appoint an experienced Estimator focused on underground utilities. The role involves taking ownership of competitive bids and contributing to a growing project pipeline across Central Texas.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in wet utilities, underground infrastructure, and site development, with proven ability to develop labor, material, and production-rate driven bids.