Job Description
Job DescriptionEstimatorLocation: Campbell, CASalary Range: $128,600/year – $182,200/year
Full time, OnsiteDirect Hire Benefits: ESOP and discounted stock purchase plan; company vehicle/fuel card for business use; annual performance bonus opportunities; generous PTO; 5 group health insurance plan options (including HSA options) with high employer premium contributions.
We are actively seeking a Estimator to join a confidential underground utility construction company that’s known for delivering critical infrastructure with a safety-first mindset and a true ownership culture. In this role, you’ll drive accurate, competitive bids for wet and dry utility work, partnering closely with field and leadership teams to win work and protect margins through smart planning, sharp cost analysis, and thoughtful risk review. If you bring public works estimating experience and enjoy turning complex plans and specs into clear, buildable numbers, we want to hear from you. Apply today and call Aileen at 888-303-5627.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Employee-owned environment where your work directly supports shared long-term success through an ESOP.
- High-impact seat at the table: your estimates help shape what the company pursues, wins, and delivers in the field.
- Strong support for doing things the right way, including a safety-forward approach and thoughtful compliance planning.
- Solid total rewards, including bonus potential, generous PTO, and multiple health plan choices with strong employer contributions.
What You’ll Do
- Build competitive estimates for underground utility and civil projects, with a strong focus on wet and dry utilities.
- Break down plans, specs, scopes, and technical requirements into clear takeoffs, pricing, and proposal strategies.
- Prepare and support RFIs, submittals, and schedule inputs to strengthen bid quality and reduce surprises after award.
- Price excavation and shoring needs accurately by aligning estimates with contract requirements and real field conditions.
- Develop cost models that account for safety rules, environmental considerations, and permitting obligations at the local, state, and federal level.
- Validate labor and material pricing for the region and assemble bid inputs (crews, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and more).
- Use estimating platforms (HCSS, Bid2Win, Hard Dollar) and scheduling tools (Excel, MS Project, Primavera) to produce clean, review-ready bid packages and reports.
- Solicit, level, and integrate subcontractor proposals; communicate scopes, expectations, and timelines with clarity.
- Represent the team professionally with clients and agencies, including pre-bid meetings and job walks.
- Flag risk early by evaluating scope gaps, schedule pressure points, and cost uncertainty, then communicate recommendations during bid reviews.
To Be Successful in This Role, You'll Bring:
- Experience estimating civil, utility, and/or wet/dry projects, with underground construction experience (water, sewer, storm drain, and dry utilities) required.
- Public works or municipal bidding experience required.
- 4-year degree or comparable hands-on experience that translates to strong estimating judgment.
- Working knowledge of estimating software (HCSS, Bid2Win, Hard Dollar or similar) and comfort producing schedules in Excel, MS Project, and/or Primavera.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to operate a company vehicle (must be at least 18).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail focus, and a proactive, coachable working style.
- Ability to complete construction math, quantities, and measurement-based takeoffs accurately.
- Organized planning habits and the ability to juggle multiple bids and priorities without losing accuracy.