Underground Estimator: Takeoff & Bid Expert

Etna Shared Services; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Etna Supply in Michigan is seeking an Underground Estimator to prepare accurate material takeoffs for DOT, public, and private underground projects. You will review plans, identify materials, and ensure bids reflect specifications while coordinating with customers, sales, vendors, and engineers.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proficient with blueprints, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, and knowledgeable about underground products, certifications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Two or more years of related industry, estimating, construction, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate material takeoffs for DOT, public, and private underground projects.
• Review plans, blueprints, specifications, and addenda to determine material requirements.
• Identify required product specifications, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Prioritize projects based on bid dates, project type, and business needs.
• Communicate with customers, sales representatives, vendors, and engineers to obtain project information.
• Organize takeoffs by bid item or utility type, including water, sanitary, and storm.
• Update takeoffs when project plans, specifications, or addenda change.
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, and correspondence.
• Assist with obtaining material pricing and preparing project quotes.
• Stay current on underground products, specifications, certifications, and installation methods.
• Provide accurate, timely support to the Underground Sales team throughout the bidding process.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Etna Supply in Michigan is seeking an Underground Estimator to prepare accurate material takeoffs for DOT, public, and private underground projects. You will review plans, identify materials, and ensure bids reflect specifications while coordinating with customers, sales, vendors, and engineers.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proficient with blueprints, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, and knowledgeable about underground products, certifications, and