Lead Underground Utilities Estimator

Energy Jobline ZR; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Company Truck

Cell Phone Allowance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (Company Match)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Job summary

J&L Construction, based in North Texas, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating department for underground utility projects. You will oversee all estimates, mentor Junior Estimators, and set bidding strategies with ownership.

This role offers growth, leadership access, and profitability focus; you will collaborate with operations and executives to drive wins while maintaining estimating excellence. Join a growth-minded team delivering heavy civil infrastructure in the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• 5+ years estimating underground utility projects.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of water, sewer, storm drainage, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Ability to mentor and develop estimating staff.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and digital takeoff platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating department.
• Mentor and develop Junior Estimators.
• Review and approve estimates prior to submission.
• Establish and maintain estimating standards and best practices.
• Coordinate estimating workloads and bid schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and support to estimating staff.
• Conduct training and professional development for Junior Estimators.
• Improve estimating efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Develop conceptual and hard-bid estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Analyze labor, equipment, and production costs.
• Prepare bid proposals and bid packages.
• Identify project risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Participate in executive bid review meetings.
• Support project handoff and preconstruction planning.
• Assist in developing and improving estimating procedures and workflows.

Skills

Estimating experience

Underground utilities

Leadership

Civil infrastructure

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical

Organization

Software proficiency

Bid success

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

AGTEK

Procore

Job description

J&L Construction, based in North Texas, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating department for underground utility projects. You will oversee all estimates, mentor Junior Estimators, and set bidding strategies with ownership.

This role offers growth, leadership access, and profitability focus; you will collaborate with operations and executives to drive wins while maintaining estimating excellence. Join a growth-minded team delivering heavy civil infrastructure in the region.