Senior Estimator, Underground Utilities Lead

Job Juncture

California

On-site

USD 175,000 - 200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities to lead estimating and bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects in Southern California. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy civil estimating and 5+ years in underground utility estimation (water, sewer, storm drain), strong knowledge of wet utilities, and proven success bidding large projects.

This hands-on role requires reading plans and specs, preparing labor/equipment/material costs,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates for underground utility and heavy civil projects.
Perform 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.
Lead estimate reviews with senior management.
Mentor and coordinate estimating/takeoff engineers.
Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously.