Senior Estimator - Underground Wet Utilities
Location: Sylmar, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior-Level
Compensation: Up to $200K DOE
Important Note – Please Read Before Applying
Local candidates preferred
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
Must have relevant U.S. heavy civil construction estimating experience
Must have estimating experience in Heavy Civil projects - underground wet utilities, sewer, storm drainage, pump stations.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator – Underground Wet Utilities with a strong background in heavy civil construction and underground utility projects.
The ideal candidate will have extensive estimating and preconstruction experience involving storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water distribution, and related underground infrastructure. This role will be responsible for developing complete and competitive estimates while evaluating project scope, quantities, constructability, costs, and potential risks.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates for underground wet utility and heavy civil projects.
Estimate scopes involving storm drain/storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water distribution, and related underground utilities.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate areas, volumes, excavation quantities, and tonnage.
Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs.
Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and geotechnical reports.
Evaluate site conditions, construction methods, project risks, and constructability.
Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals.
Identify scope gaps, bid risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
Develop estimates and budgets from initial review through final bid submission.
Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously.
Coordinate with operations, project management, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Support project handoff from estimating/pre-construction to operations.
Maintain organized estimating documentation and historical cost information.
Qualifications
10+ years of pre-construction, estimating, and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects.
Minimum 5+ years of underground wet utility experience, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, materials, production rates, and pricing.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
Strong mathematical skills for developing estimates, budgets, quantities, areas, volumes, and tonnage.
Ability to independently manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with estimating and construction software such as HCSS HeavyBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, AutoCAD Civil 3D, bid-management platforms, online plan rooms, and Microsoft Office/Excel.
General civil earthwork/earthmoving experience is a plus but not required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can submit their updated resumes via email at info@rizenetwork.net or click here to apply directly through our website.
Preferred Call Hours: Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) Please include your preferred time for a call when submitting your resume.
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