Heavy Civil Estimator; Underground Utilities

HB Utilities (HBU) is a world-class, turnkey provider of dry and wet utility construction services with more than 25 years of construction excellence through its predecessor and sister companies. HBU's predecessor company, Badeco, Inc., was acquired by Harper Brothers Construction in 2020 and has since been rebranded as HB Utilities.

We are committed to creating lifelong partnerships with our client-customers by delivering exceptional service, skilled personnel, and safe project execution. Safety is not simply a priority at HBU, it is a core value embedded in every aspect of our operations. Our teams are dedicated to meeting the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and performance on every project.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for complex utility infrastructure and pipeline construction projects. This role is ideal for professionals with experience working for:

• Natural gas contractors
• Utility infrastructure contractors
• Underground pipeline contractors
• Water, sewer, and utility construction firms

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for underground utility, pipeline, water distribution, wastewater collection, storm drainage, and related civil infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in securing new work and supporting successful project execution through strong preconstruction planning and collaboration.

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive cost estimates for utility and pipeline construction projects.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production cost models.
• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical information, and bid documents to determine project requirements.

• Lead the full bid lifecycle from opportunity review through final proposal submission.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Review bid packages for scope completeness, risks, and contractual obligations.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client discussions.
• Evaluate constructability challenges, project risks, and schedule constraints.
• Develop value engineering solutions and alternative construction approaches.
• Support project teams with budgeting, planning, and project startup activities.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations leadership to validate means, methods, and production assumptions.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to estimating best practices.
• Maintain historical cost databases and leverage past project data to improve estimate accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance estimating efficiency and bid success rates.

• 5+ years of estimating experience in utility infrastructure, underground construction, pipeline construction, natural gas distribution, water/wastewater, or heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated success estimating public and private utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with underground utility installations including water mains, sewer systems, storm drainage, and gas distribution pipelines.

• Strong understanding of utility construction methods, trenching operations, excavation, grading, pipe installation, and restoration requirements.
• Ability to interpret civil engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Knowledge of production rates, cost drivers, and risk management practices in utility construction.

• Advanced proficiency with estimating software such as HCSS Heavy Bid or similar platforms.
• Experience with…