Underground Utility Estimator / Heavy Civil Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Underground Utility Estimator / Heavy Civil Estimator

Waller, Inc. is hiring a full-time, in-office Underground Utility Estimator / Heavy Civil Estimator in Brentwood, CA.

 

We are a General Engineering Contractor specializing in underground utility and civil construction work throughout the Bay Area. Our work includes sanitary sewer, storm drain, domestic water, excavation, trenching, pipe installation, structures, and related underground infrastructure.

 

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of estimating experience. Underground utility, excavation, heavy civil, or general engineering construction experience is strongly preferred.

 

Position Summary

The Underground Utility Estimator will be responsible for reading plans, performing quantity takeoffs, preparing bids, contacting vendors and suppliers, gathering material quotes, preparing material submittals, and assisting with material ordering after projects are awarded.

 

The right candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and able to work closely with company leadership, office staff, vendors, suppliers, and field crews.

 

Responsibilities

- Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, bid documents, and addenda

- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for underground utility and civil construction projects

- Prepare estimates using material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and production rate information

- Contact vendors and suppliers for material quotes

- Compare supplier pricing and enter accurate material costs into estimates

- Assist with bid preparation, scope review, exclusions, and project deadlines

- Prepare and organize material submittals

- Assist with ordering materials after projects are awarded

- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, project managers, field crews, and company leadership

- Help ensure bids are accurate, complete, competitive, and submitted on time

- Maintain organized records for bids, quotes, submittals, and awarded projects

 

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years of estimating experience

- Experience reading civil construction plans and specifications

- Experience performing quantity takeoffs

- Experience with civil construction, underground utility, excavation, heavy civil, or general engineering construction work

- Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, suppliers, engineers, owners, and internal team members

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to manage deadlines and stay organized

- Basic computer and software skills

- Reliable, professional, and able to work full-time in office in Brentwood, CA

 

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years of underground utility estimating experience

- Experience using HCSS Plans or similar takeoff software

- Experience using HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software

- Familiarity with labor, equipment, material, and production rates for underground utility work

- Experience preparing material submittals

- Experience assisting with material procurement after award

- Experience working for an underground utility, excavation, heavy civil, or general engineering contractor

 

Schedule

- Full-time, in-office position

- 40–50 hours per week

- Monday to Friday

- Day shift

 

Compensation and Benefits

- $70,000–$100,000 plus per year, depending on experience

- Health insurance available after 3 months

- Employer pays 70% of health insurance and employee pays 30%

- Performance review after 6 months

- Possible salary increase after performance review

- Company vehicle may be available after 6 months, subject to performance, company approval, and acceptable driving record

- Company gas card may be available after 6 months, subject to company approval

- 401(k) available after 1 year

- Company 401(k) match: 50% of the first 6% of salary

- Paid vacation available after 1 year

- Paid vacation: 2 weeks per year

- Annual performance review

 

Work Location

Waller, Inc.

730 Concord Ave, Suite A

Brentwood, CA 94513

 

This is an in-office position.

Company Description

Waller, Inc. is a General Engineering Contractor based in Brentwood, California, specializing in underground utility and civil construction work throughout the Bay Area.

Our work includes sanitary sewer, storm drain, domestic water, excavation, trenching, pipe installation, structures, and related underground infrastructure. We are looking for an experienced Underground Utility Estimator to help with bidding, takeoffs, material pricing, submittals, and project preparation.

This is a full-time, in-office position for someone who understands civil construction and underground utility work.

Company Description

Waller, Inc. is a General Engineering Contractor based in Brentwood, California, specializing in underground utility and civil construction work throughout the Bay Area.\r\n\r\nOur work includes sanitary sewer, storm drain, domestic water, excavation, trenching, pipe installation, structures, and related underground infrastructure. We are looking for an experienced Underground Utility Estimator to help with bidding, takeoffs, material pricing, submittals, and project preparation.\r\n\r\nThis is a full-time, in-office position for someone who understands civil construction and underground utility work.