Lead Underground Utilities Project Estimator

Forge Industrial; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Industrial seeks a Senior Project Estimator to join our underground utility and civil construction team. You will own the estimating process, perform takeoffs, and develop accurate project costs while coordinating supplier and subcontractor pricing.

The role emphasizes taking projects from bid to construction, with ownership of estimates from start to finish. We value hands-on estimating experience in water/wastewater, excavation, and heavy civil.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of estimating experience in underground utilities, excavation, or heavy civil work.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specifications.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and learning estimating/takeoff software.
• Experience coordinating pricing with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Experience with Bid to Win & Bid to End Track is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and addenda.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for underground utility and civil projects.
• Estimate labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop project cost estimates and production rates.
• Request and organize pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with bid preparation and submission, and project handoff after award.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication with suppliers

Project coordination

Bid development

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Estimating software

Job description

Forge Industrial seeks a Senior Project Estimator to join our underground utility and civil construction team. You will own the estimating process, perform takeoffs, and develop accurate project costs while coordinating supplier and subcontractor pricing.

The role emphasizes taking projects from bid to construction, with ownership of estimates from start to finish. We value hands-on estimating experience in water/wastewater, excavation, and heavy civil.