Senior Estimator (Wet Utilities Division)
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Job Location:
Long Beach, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 100000 - 180000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Estimator Wet Utilities
Location: Greater Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
General Summary
The Senior Estimator is responsible for managing the full estimating process for underground wet utility projects from conceptual estimates to final bid submission and project handoff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water sewer and storm drain systems as well as pump stations and treatment facilities. This role requires extensive experience with self-performing heavy civil contractors operating in urban street environments.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates for wet utility projects including water sewer and storm drain systems.
Develop cost estimates from concept through completion including transitioning winning bids to operations.
Analyze project plans specifications and requirements to determine scope and cost.
Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Incorporate field input and historical data to refine estimates and construction methodologies.
Support operations with change order pricing value engineering and alternative method analysis.
Maintain strong relationships with clients vendors and project partners.
Ensure all estimates are compliant with company standards and reflect realistic project execution strategies.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience estimating wet utility projects (water sewer storm drain).
Strong knowledge ofunderground utility construction paving and concrete work as related to utility installations.
Must have worked for a self-performing general engineering contractor performing at-risk work (not CM or government-only estimating).
Experience working on urban street projects with existing utilities and traffic conditions.
Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with operations teams.
Software Knowledge
Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
Preferred Experience In:
Hard Dollar or HeavyBid or HCSS estimating software
Bluebeam (PDF markup & takeoff)
Primavera P6 or other scheduling software
AutoCAD or similar design review tools
Industry Specialties
Underground Construction Wet Utilities General Engineering Structure Construction Water & Sewer Pipeline Oil & Gas Pipeline Power & Communication Line
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary: Based on experience
Comprehensive Benefits:
100% employer-paid Health Dental Vision Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance for employee
Health insurance coverage for employee and family
Company vehicle and gas card provided
401(k) Retirement Plan
Profit-sharing plan
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Gas Chromatography
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Construction Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
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