Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities

Tutor Perini Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $175,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is hiring a Senior Estimator to prepare complete and accurate cost estimates for underground utility construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drain, gas, and related infrastructure. The role leads the bid process from concept through final submission and requires industry knowledge, analytical skills, and hands-on experience bidding major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy civil construction, especially storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution systems. The position is based in the company’s Sylmar, California office and receives direction from and works closely with the Vice President of Estimating. The expected salary range is $175,000–$250,000, depending on experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in underground utilities, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution systems.
• Business mathematics skills to create and understand estimates and budgets, and to calculate areas, volumes, and tonnage.
• Ability to read and understand geotechnical reports.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and pricing.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong computer skills, including estimating software such as OnScreen Takeoff, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications, Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook, Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourcefulness and diligence in finding solutions and adapting to new situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of general civil earthmoving is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire plans, specifications, soil reports, historical bid files, and historical job cost information needed to prepare detailed estimates.
• Coordinate quantity takeoffs with takeoff engineers and mentor assigned engineers to ensure the work is performed correctly and efficiently.
• Travel to jobsites and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Review plans and specifications, including project-specific requirements.
• Solicit subcontractor and material quotes as required and document good-faith efforts.
• Contribute to preliminary schedules to determine the time needed to price general conditions.
• Understand bid proposal requirements, including pricing based on labor productivity, crew types, and listed requirements.
• Prepare detailed estimates and assemble bid information into organized bid packages and files.
• Complete estimates on time and allow sufficient time for review with Senior Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior