Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities Lead

Top Echelon LLC

California (MO)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities in California to lead bid preparation for major heavy civil projects. You will oversee quantity takeoffs for underground water, sewer, and storm systems and develop complete cost packages.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil estimating and 5+ years in underground utilities, with proficiency in bid management and relevant software. Strong reading of plans and geotechnical reports is essential.

Qualifications

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

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.