Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities

01011 TPC Civil - West; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities to join our Sylmar, CA office. You will prepare complete cost estimates for underground utility projects, lead bid development, and manage takeoffs, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

The role requires hands-on experience with major infrastructure bids, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor engineers. Travel to job sites and pre-bid meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering with 10+ years in preconstruction/estimating on heavy civil projects.
• Experience in underground utilities including storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water distribution systems.
• Strong math, bid management, and ability to read geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process from concept through final submission.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for underground utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain, gas).
• Develop takeoffs, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Coordinate with engineers and takeoff specialists; mentor staff.
• Review plans, specs, and unusual project requirements for bids.
• Solicit quotes and document good faith efforts; assemble bids into packages.
• Contribute to preliminary schedules for pricing general conditions.
• Ensure timely completion of estimates for Senior Management review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

OnScreen Takeoff

HCSS Heavy Bid

AutoCAD 3D

Microsoft Excel

Geotechnical reading

Education

BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

AutoCAD 3D

HCSS Heavy Bid

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Expected salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000 depending on experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work to the U.S. without visa sponsorship or transfers now or in the future

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking to hire a Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities to join our office in Sylmar, CA.

About Tutor Perini Corporation Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success. The world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of many diverse projects across our great nation. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects. From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION

Tutor Perini is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities. This pivotal role is responsible for preparing complete and accurate cost estimates for underground utility construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drain, gas, and related infrastructure. This role requires in-depth industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead the bid process from concept through final submission, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness in our bids. Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for underground utility projects, including take-offs, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of heavy civil construction projects with an emphasis in underground utilities including storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water distribution systems. At the present time, this estimating professional needs to have hands-on daily experience bidding major infrastructure projects. This position would receive direction from and work closely with the Vice President of Estimating.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquire plans, specifications, soil reports, historical bid files, and historical job cost information necessary to perform a detailed estimate.
• Coordinate quantity takeoff with the takeoff engineers.
• Coordinate and mentor the assigned engineers to ensure takeoff is performed correctly and efficiently.
• Travel to jobsite and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Have a thorough understanding of the plans and specifications including pertinent or unusual project specific requirements.
• Solicit subcontractor and material quotes as required and maintain documentation for all good faith efforts as required.
• Contribute to the overall preliminary schedule to determine the length of time necessary for pricing of general conditions.
• Understand all aspects of the bid proposal including pricing based on labor productivity, crew types, and listed requirements.
• Perform the preparation of detailed estimates.
• Assemble information for each bid into organized bid packages and files.
• Complete estimate in a timely manner with ample time to review with the Senior Management.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, with 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects, with 5+ years' experience in underground utilities including storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water distribution systems.
• Business Math skills to create and understand estimates and budgets.
• Additional math skills necessary to calculate areas, volumes and tonnage.
• Ability to read and understand geotechnical reports.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and pricing.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software such as OnScreen Takeoff, spread sheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook) Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Possess good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of general civil earthmoving is helpful but not required.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer