Lead Underground Utilities Estimator – Heavy Civil

Clear Concepts, Inc.; California; Sur place; USD 175 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities in California to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil estimating with 5+ years focused on underground utility work (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain) and strong ability to read plans, perform takeoffs, and develop detailed costs. This hands-on role requires coordinating bids, mentoring junior estimators, and managing multiple

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil estimating, preconstruction, or operations experience.
• 5+ years of underground utility estimating experience, including water, sewer, and storm drain.
• Strong experience bidding major heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wet utilities, pipeline construction, excavation, shoring, trenching, backfill, and restoration.

Responsabilités

• Prepare detailed estimates for underground utility and heavy civil projects.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs for water, sewer, storm drain, and related infrastructure.
• Develop detailed labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Review plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, addenda, and historical cost information.
• Develop crew compositions, production rates, and construction means and methods.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and project site visits.
• Identify project risks, constructability issues, and unusual bid requirements.
• Assist with preliminary schedules and general conditions pricing.
• Organize bid packages and supporting estimate documentation.
• Lead estimate reviews with senior management.
• Mentor and coordinate estimating/takeoff engineers.
• Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously.

Connaissances

Heavy civil estimating

Underground utilities estimating

Bid management

Plan & specs reading

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Estimating software proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Outils

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities in California to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil estimating with 5+ years focused on underground utility work (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain) and strong ability to read plans, perform takeoffs, and develop detailed costs. This hands-on role requires coordinating bids, mentoring junior estimators, and managing multiple