Senior Estimator; Wet Utilities Division

Senior Estimator – Wet Utilities

Location: Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Required: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Preferred Experience In:
  • Hard Dollar or Heavy Bid or HCSS estimating software
  • Bluebeam (PDF markup & takeoff)
  • Primavera P6 or other scheduling software
  • AutoCAD or similar design review tools

Underground Construction
• Wet Utilities
• General Engineering
• Structure Construction
• Water & Sewer Pipeline
• Oil & Gas Pipeline
• Power & Communication Line

• 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