Overview In this role you will lead the full estimating lifecycle for underground wet utility projects, from concept to bid submission and handoff. You will leverage deep knowledge of water, sewer, and storm drainage systems to develop accurate cost models for self-performing heavy civil work in urban environments. You'll work with operations to refine methodologies, support change orders, and ensure bids align with company standards. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape project execution strategy and contribute to successful bids in a demanding urban setting.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salary based on experience
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, LT disability, and life insurance for employee
- health insurance for employee and family
- company vehicle and gas card
- 401(k) retirement plan
- profit-sharing plan
Responsibilities- Prepare detailed estimates for water, sewer, and storm drain systems.
- Develop cost estimates from concept through completion, transitioning winning bids to operations.
- Analyze plans, specifications, and requirements to determine scope and cost.
- Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for accuracy and completeness.
- Incorporate field input and historical data to refine estimates and methods.
- Support operations with change order pricing, value engineering, and alternative method analysis.
- Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and project partners.
- Ensure estimates comply with company standards and reflect realistic execution strategies.
Key requirements- Minimum 5 years of experience estimating wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain).
- Strong knowledge of underground utility construction, paving, and concrete work as related to utility installations.
- Experience with a self-performing general engineering contractor performing at-risk work (not CM or government-only estimating).
- Experience on urban street projects with existing utilities and traffic conditions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with operations teams.
- analytical thinking
- communication
- independence
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Hard Dollar or HeavyBid or HCSS estimating software
- Bluebeam (PDF markup & takeoff)
