Utility Estimator

Job Summary

A growing utility construction organization is seeking an experienced Utility Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in the Plano/The Colony, TX area. This role is ideal for a detail-driven estimating professional with a strong background in heavy civil, underground utilities, municipal infrastructure, data centers, and complex civil scopes.

The Utility Estimator will play a key role in preconstruction by preparing accurate, competitive bids and supporting strategic project planning. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented construction environment with supportive leadership, collaborative project teams, and meaningful work tied to essential infrastructure. Candidates who enjoy analytical work, plan review, cost strategy, and partnering with operations teams will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, utility, infrastructure, and underground construction projects.
- Analyze plans, specifications, bid documents, and construction drawings to identify scope requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and price labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and supplier packages.
- Solicit, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing for accuracy and competitiveness.
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, bid opportunities, and value engineering options.
- Collaborate with project managers, leadership, and preconstruction teams on bid strategy and execution.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $90,000 to $115,000 per year.
- Benefits provided.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills:

- Prepare competitive estimates for utility, infrastructure, heavy civil, and related construction projects.
- Review plans, specifications, and bid packages to determine complete project scope.
- Complete quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
- Support bid strategy, risk review, and value engineering recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of underground utilities, including wet utilities, electrical utilities, and telecom infrastructure.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Experience using estimating software and digital takeoff tools.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
- Self-driven, organized, and able to communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or utility construction.
- Experience estimating utility scopes for data center, municipal infrastructure, or large-scale civil projects.
- Background working with subcontractor buyout, vendor pricing reviews, and competitive bid environments.
- Familiarity with cost optimization, constructability review, and value engineering processes.