Dry Utilities Estimator

Seeking a Dry Utilities Estimator to prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals for dry utility scopes


Job Title: Dry Utilities Estimator
Location: Houston, Texas or Buda (Austin), Texas - This position may be based out of either Houston or Buda office
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Vice President
Company Headquarters: Houston, Texas


Client is a full-service civil contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas specializing in site preparation, earthwork, drainage and utilities for private and public projects throughout the Gulf Coast. They have a 24-year history of successful projects for leading developers, civil engineers and general contractors. We're known for our reliability, our understanding of what makes a successful project and our commitment to total satisfaction.

Position Summary


The Dry Utilities Estimator is responsible for leading all estimating and preconstruction efforts related to dry utility scopes, including power, telecom, and fiber projects for Data Center Construction and other market pursuits. This role plays a critical part in securing new work by developing accurate, competitive, and complete project estimates for data centers and other commercial and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has strong technical estimating experience, understands dry utility construction means and methods, and can confidently analyze plans, identify risks, and support pricing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals for dry utility scopes
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure full scope coverage
• Develop accurate budgets for power, telecom, and fiber installations
• Identify risks, gaps, and constructability issues during the bidding phase
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes and ensure alignment with project scope
• Perform value engineering and cost-saving analysis where applicable
• Maintain and organize bid documents, scopes, and estimate files

Bid Management

• Lead the preparation and submission of competitive bid packages
• Coordinate with EVP and Preconstruction on pricing strategy and final bid review
• Track bid schedules, deadlines, and pipeline opportunities
• Assist in preparing proposals, clarifications, and post-bid documentation

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with Preconstruction, Operations, and Field Teams to ensure estimate accuracy
• Support project handoff from estimating to operations teams
• Provide detailed scope reviews and budget breakdowns to Project Managers
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client discussions as needed

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in dry utilities estimating (power, telecom, fiber)
• Experience bidding multi-million-dollar projects, including data center scopes preferred
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and bid processes
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of job costing and construction methods for dry utilities

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties and/or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and at the discretion of management.