Underground Utility Estimator - Winning Bid Focus

Dynamic Office & Accounting Solutions; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 128,600 - 182,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP and discounted stock purchase plan

Company vehicle/fuel card

Annual performance bonus

Generous PTO

Group health insurance plan options

Job summary

A confidential underground utility firm in Campbell, CA is seeking an Estimator to drive competitive bids for wet and dry utility work. This role requires experience in utility project estimation, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining safety and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing RFIs, validating pricing, and using estimating software. The compensation range is between $128,600 and $182,200 annually, including benefits such as performance bonuses and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or comparable hands-on experience that translates to strong estimating judgment.
• Experience estimating civil, utility, and/or wet/dry projects, with underground construction required.
• Public works or municipal bidding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Build competitive estimates for underground utility and civil projects.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, and schedule inputs.
• Price excavation and shoring needs accurately.
• Develop cost models considering safety rules and permitting.
• Validate labor and material pricing for the region.

Skills

Estimating civil projects

Utility project estimation

Communication skills

Construction math accuracy

Education

4-year degree or hands-on experience

Tools

HCSS

Bid2Win

Excel

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

A confidential underground utility firm in Campbell, CA is seeking an Estimator to drive competitive bids for wet and dry utility work. This role requires experience in utility project estimation, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining safety and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing RFIs, validating pricing, and using estimating software. The compensation range is between $128,600 and $182,200 annually, including benefits such as performance bonuses and generous PTO.