Senior Underground Utilities Estimator - 21295

TalentZok

Murrieta, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Senior Underground Utilities Estimator - TalentZök

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Senior Underground Utilities Estimator in Murrieta, CA who possesses:

5 to 10 years of construction estimating experience with strong underground utilities and heavy civil knowledge
Strong knowledge of storm drain, sewer, water, excavation, shoring, backfill, structures, and restoration
Ability to independently estimate complex underground utility projects
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software preferred

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Senior Underground Utilities Estimator to develop accurate and competitive estimates for underground utility and heavy civil construction projects. This permanent, onsite role is responsible for managing estimates from initial plan review through final bid submission and project handoff, including quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment costing, subcontractor and vendor quote review, bid preparation, constructability review, and estimate-to-operations handoff. The ideal candidate will have strong underground utility and heavy civil estimating experience, excellent knowledge of construction means and methods, and the ability to independently estimate complex projects involving storm drain, sewer, water, excavation, shoring, structures, and associated civil work.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Reviewing plans, specifications, addenda, geotechnical reports, and contract documents
Performing detailed quantity takeoffs for underground utilities and related civil work
Developing labor, equipment, material, trucking, subcontractor, and disposal costs
Establishing crew compositions, production rates, equipment requirements, and construction sequencing
Evaluating excavation depths, shoring, dewatering, soil conditions, utility conflicts, access, and constructability
Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor, supplier, and vendor quotations
Identifying scope gaps, project risks, bid requirements, and cost-saving opportunities
Preparing complete estimates, bid schedules, unit prices, assumptions, and qualifications
Participating in final bid reviews and recommending pricing and bid strategy
Maintaining historical costs and production data to improve estimating accuracy
Providing complete estimate-to-operations handoffs for awarded projects
Supporting accurate, competitive, and complete bids for underground utility and heavy civil construction work
Communicating professionally with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and leadership
Supporting residential construction and underground utilities projects, including sewer, water, and drainage work
Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

5+ years of underground utility or heavy civil estimating experience required
5 to 10 years of construction estimating experience preferred
Strong knowledge of storm drain, sewer, water, excavation, shoring, backfill, structures, and restoration required
Ability to independently estimate complex underground utility projects required
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, equipment, crews, and production rates required
Proficiency in reading civil plans, profiles, specifications, and geotechnical information required
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software preferred
Proficiency with Bluebeam required
Proficiency with Excel required
Construction takeoff software experience required
Experience developing labor, equipment, material, trucking, subcontractor, and disposal costs
Experience evaluating excavation depths, shoring, dewatering, soil conditions, utility conflicts, access, and constructability
Experience preparing bid schedules, unit prices, assumptions, and qualifications
Experience participating in final bid reviews and supporting bid strategy
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage estimates from plan review through bid submission
Ability to support estimate handoffs to operations for awarded projects
Ability to work in a busy, family-oriented construction company environment
Ability to work onsite in Murrieta, CA
Ability to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ability to support a full-time, permanent opportunity
No sponsorship available

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while reviewing plans, specifications, addenda, geotechnical reports, estimates, takeoffs, bid documents, and project files
Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and in person throughout the workday
Ability to review detailed civil plans, profiles, specifications, construction documents, bid schedules, spreadsheets, cost data, and computer screens for extended periods
Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, estimating software, takeoff software, documentation, data entry, and standard office tasks
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office or job-related environments as needed
Ability to occasionally visit construction or project sites as needed while following applicable safety procedures
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office files, plans, documents, binders, or business materials
Ability to work in an office and construction support environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail

Salary Range: $100,000 to $150,000/year
More information can be found at www.talentzok.com.

\nCompany Description

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.