Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities & Heavy Civil

KLA Industries; California (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in California is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects.

The candidate will bring extensive experience with underground wet utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and large-diameter pipelines) and a strong grasp of means and methods in heavy civil construction. This hands-on role requires bidding expertise and leadership in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil estimating, preconstruction, or operations experience.
• 5+ years of underground utility estimating experience (water, sewer, storm drain).
• 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 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

Heavy civil estimating

Underground utility estimating

Bid management

Plan/spec reading

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Bid Management & Plan Room Software

Job description

KLA Industries in California is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects.

The candidate will bring extensive experience with underground wet utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and large-diameter pipelines) and a strong grasp of means and methods in heavy civil construction. This hands-on role requires bidding expertise and leadership in a dynamic project environment.