Gas Utility Estimator

Pay Range: $112K- $150K, depending on job related factors such as experience and qualifications

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are

Connecting People to Possibility
As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

Gas Utility Estimators support utility construction operations by preparing accurate and competitive estimates for gas infrastructure projects. These projects include new installations, system upgrades, and replacement work, ranging from small to large scale and varying in complexity.

What You'll Do
• Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate
• Analyze and incorporates historical data from past projects, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
• Review final estimate packages with manager/operations personnel prior to formal quotation, to insure accuracy and completeness
• Follow awarded contracts, including estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procurement of material, etc.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures
• Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested
• Facilitate contract handoff to Operations; job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units and productivity analysis
• Other tasks as requested by leadership

What You'll Have
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience estimating gas utility construction projects, including pipeline installation, distribution systems, and related underground infrastructure
• Proficiency with computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and estimating/cost management systems
• Strong communication skills to develop estimates, collaborate with customers, and support operations teams
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills to support business strategies and reach mutually beneficial agreements

What You'll Get
• Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment
• Work environment are indoor and outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination

Legal Stuff
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!