Senior Underground Utilities Estimator — Lead Bid Expert

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

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities for our Sylmar, CA office. You will lead cost estimation for underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm systems on major civil projects, driving accuracy and competitiveness in bids.

The role requires hands-on bid leadership with 10+ years in preconstruction/estimating, and 5+ years in underground utilities, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in underground utilities including storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water distribution systems.
• Strong math skills and ability to read geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities

• Acquire plans, specs, soil reports and bid history for detailed estimates.
• Coordinate quantity takeoff with engineers and mentor staff.
• Travel to jobsite and attend pre-bid meetings as required.
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and maintain good faith documentation.
• Prepare detailed estimates and assemble bid packages for review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

AutoCAD 3D

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Senior Estimator – Underground Utilities for our Sylmar, CA office. You will lead cost estimation for underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm systems on major civil projects, driving accuracy and competitiveness in bids.

The role requires hands-on bid leadership with 10+ years in preconstruction/estimating, and 5+ years in underground utilities, plus strong analytical and communication skills.