Senior Estimator, Underground Utilities — Major Infra Projects

Tutor Perini Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini is seeking a Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities to join our office in Sylmar, CA. You will lead detailed cost estimates for water, sewer, storm drain, gas, and related infrastructure, guiding the bid process from concept to submission.

The role requires hands-on daily experience bidding major infrastructure projects, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with the Vice President of Estimating. This is a senior, contributions-driven opportunity at a major civil contractor.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering with 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years' underground utilities experience including storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water distribution.
• Strong math, ability to read geotechnical reports, and knowledge of pricing methods.
• Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Acquire plans, specifications, soil reports, historical bid files and cost data to prepare detailed estimates.
• Coordinate quantity takeoffs with engineers and mentor assigned engineers.
• Travel to job sites and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Solicit subcontractor and material quotes and document good faith efforts.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

10+ years preconstruction/estimating experience

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

AutoCAD 3D

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Tutor Perini is seeking a Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities to join our office in Sylmar, CA. You will lead detailed cost estimates for water, sewer, storm drain, gas, and related infrastructure, guiding the bid process from concept to submission.

The role requires hands-on daily experience bidding major infrastructure projects, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with the Vice President of Estimating. This is a senior, contributions-driven opportunity at a major civil contractor.