Lead Underground Utilities Estimator – Heavy Civil

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects in the San Fernando Valley/LA County area.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, with 5+ years focused on underground wet utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain) and project bid leadership. Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil estimating, preconstruction, or operations experience.
• 5+ years of underground utility estimating experience (water, sewer, storm drain).
• Strong experience bidding major heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

10+ years heavy civil estimating

underground utility estimating

bid preparation

plans, specs, geotechnical reading

labor, equipment, material, and subs成本

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects in the San Fernando Valley/LA County area.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, with 5+ years focused on underground wet utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain) and project bid leadership. Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excel is preferred.