Senior Heavy Civil Estimator - Underground Utilities

Union Estimation LLC; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Union Estimation LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator with a strong background in underground utilities and infrastructure construction. The role requires at least 6 years of estimating experience, reading plans and specifications, and developing detailed cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

This primarily office-based position includes occasional field visits and a typical 7:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong experience with underground utilities and heavy civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Experience developing estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors and production rates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed quantity takeoffs and construction estimates.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, bid forms, addenda, and other contract documents.
• Develop estimates for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, production rates, and crew costs.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Compare pricing and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and potential estimating risks.
• Develop competitive bids while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Assist with estimating multiple projects and bid opportunities simultaneously.
• Conduct occasional field visits to better understand project conditions and requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Construction estimating

Reading drawings

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

PlanSwift

VU 360

Job description

Union Estimation LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Heavy Civil Estimator with a strong background in underground utilities and infrastructure construction. The role requires at least 6 years of estimating experience, reading plans and specifications, and developing detailed cost estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

This primarily office-based position includes occasional field visits and a typical 7:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule.