Senior Underground Utilities Estimator – Heavy Civil Projects

Eden Capital Careers; California; On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities in California to lead bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will drive estimates for underground wet utilities including water, sewer, storm drains, and large-diameter pipelines.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, 5+ years focused on underground utilities, and strong skills in reading plans and managing bid processes. Bidding experience on large projects is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil estimating, preconstruction, or operations.
• 5+ years of underground utility estimating (water, sewer, storm)
• Experience bidding major heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of wet utilities, pipelines, excavation, shoring, trenching, backfill, and restoration.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong labor productivity, equipment, crew compositions, quantities, and unit costs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for underground utility and heavy civil projects.
• Takeoffs for water, sewer, storm drain, and related infrastructure.
• Develop detailed labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Review plans, specs, geotechnical reports, addenda, and historical cost information.
• Develop crew compositions, production rates, and construction means/methods.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Identify risks, constructability issues, and unusual bid requirements.
• Assist with schedules and general conditions pricing.
• Organize bid packages and documentation.
• Lead estimate reviews with senior management.
• Mentor estimating/takeoff engineers.
• Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines.

Skills

Heavy civil estimating

Underground utilities estimating

Bid management

Plans & specs reading

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Plan Room Software

Job description

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities in California to lead bid preparation for major heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will drive estimates for underground wet utilities including water, sewer, storm drains, and large-diameter pipelines.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil estimating, 5+ years focused on underground utilities, and strong skills in reading plans and managing bid processes. Bidding experience on large projects is essential.