Underground Utility Estimator

R&J Utility LLC; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

R&J Utility LLC in Tolleson, AZ is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utility and streetlight projects. You will read civil engineering plans, perform quantity take-offs, and develop bid documents to support multiple bids weekly.

Our family-owned team values accuracy, meeting deadlines, strong vendor relationships, and proficiency with takeoff software and office programs to win work across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in underground construction estimating.
• Experience in Water, Sewer, Storm Drain, Dry Utilities and Streetlights.
• Minimum 5 years experience working in Phoenix/Maricopa County area.
• Strong knowledge of MAG standards and local supplement specifications.
• Experience with software programs related to takeoff.
• Bilingual: Spanish (Preferred but not required).
• Proficient in office software: Excel, Word, Adobe.
• Ability to multi-task and good time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple bids per week and meet strict deadlines
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs per plans and specifications
• Create and coordinate project estimates, proposals, and bid documents
• Create accurate and detailed cost estimates for underground wet and dry utility projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Obtain and compare vendor and supplier pricing
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors and customers
• Additional duties include: ordering, scheduling, and bluestake

Skills

Estimating

Plan reading

Takeoff software

Excel

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Takeoff software

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

R&J Utility is a family-owned and oriented construction company located in Tolleson, AZ. Our company was founded in 2017 and we have since built a reputation for delivering high-quality and reliable construction services to our clients across the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. We specialize in residential underground utility work including sewer, water, storm drain, dry utilities and streetlights. We are seeking an experienced estimator with a thorough knowledge of the estimating process and a strong ability to read civil engineering plans for residential and commercial jobs. Your main responsibility will be to estimate work for sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utility and streetlight projects. In this job, you will be an integral part of our team and work closely with our Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple bids per week and meet strict deadlines
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs per plans and specifications
• Create and coordinate project estimates, proposals, and bid documents
• Create accurate and detailed cost estimates for underground wet and dry utility projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Obtain and compare vendor and supplier pricing
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors and customers
• Additional duties include: ordering, scheduling, and bluestake

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in underground construction estimating
• Experience in Water, Sewer, Storm Drain, Dry Utilities and Streetlights
• Minimum 5 years experience working in Phoenix/Maricopa County area
• Strong knowledge of MAG standards and local supplement specifications
• Experience with software programs related to takeoff
• Bilingual: Spanish (Preferred but not required)
• Proficient in office software: Excel, Word, Adobe
• Ability to multi-task and good time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver