Underground Utility Estimator

Hinterland Group•Riviera Beach, FL

13d

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Underground Utility Estimator to be the driving force behind winning the projects that matter — water, sewer, storm drain, lift stations, and water treatment infrastructure. You'll take a set of plans and turn them into a sharp, competitive, defensible bid — the kind that wins work and keeps our field teams building. This role works directly to the leadership team, so your numbers, your judgment, and your instincts will directly shape company strategy.

Requirements

5–10 years estimating underground utility or heavy civil projects — you know this world inside and out
Sharp instincts for reading civil plans and specs, and translating them into numbers that hold up
Comfort with estimating and takeoff software
A real feel for production rates, labor costs, and equipment usage — not just formulas
Precision and attention to detail, especially against a deadline
Confidence working independently, and the communication skills to keep everyone aligned

Responsibilities

Reviewing drawings, specs, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to build accurate, complete estimates
Running detailed quantity takeoffs for pipe, structures, excavation, backfill, and restoration work
Pricing labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs with precision
Sourcing and comparing vendor and subcontractor quotes to keep bids sharp and competitive
Spotting risk and constructability issues before they become field problems
Building polished bid proposals and pricing summaries that win work
Getting out to pre-bid meetings and site walks — this is a role with real field exposure, not just a desk
Handing off winning bids cleanly to project managers, superintendents, and engineers
Shaping how we price change orders and value-engineer projects going forward