Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities (Heavy Civil)

Zaddy Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in California is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities to lead estimating and bid prep for major heavy civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil estimating and 5+ years in underground utility estimating (water, sewer, storm drain).

This hands-on role requires reading plans, developing crews, costs, and coordinating bid packages. You will mentor engineers, manage multiple estimates, and lead reviews with senior management, with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil estimating, preconstruction, or operations experience.
• 5+ years of underground utility estimating experience (water, sewer, storm drain).
• 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.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, equipment, crew compositions, quantities, and unit costs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Underground utility estimating

Bid management

Reading plans & specs

Labor productivity & costs

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Bid Management & Plan Room Software

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in California is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities to lead estimating and bid prep for major heavy civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil estimating and 5+ years in underground utility estimating (water, sewer, storm drain).

This hands-on role requires reading plans, developing crews, costs, and coordinating bid packages. You will mentor engineers, manage multiple estimates, and lead reviews with senior management, with