Senior Estimator-Dry Utilities Construction

About the Company

• Our client is a highly respected Northern California-based utility contractor with
• 50 years of continuous operation
• and annual revenues of
• $45–50 million
• . As a
• Union signatory contractor
• , the firm has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships.
• The company specializes in
• Utility Joint Trench (dry utilities)

construction, including

Electric Primary and Secondary Systems

Telephone, CATV, and Fiber Optic Systems (Utility Company–owned infrastructure)

Undergrounding of existing overhead power and communication lines in city streets

Roadway Street Lighting systems

Projects primarily consist of large-scale new residential subdivisions for nationally recognized homebuilders, as well as public works and subcontracted projects for major grading and paving contractors.

This is a stable, established organization with a collaborative culture and a strong pipeline of work.

About the Position

The company is seeking a highly experienced

Senior Estimator

to lead the company’s estimating function and oversee two estimators. This is a senior leadership role focused primarily on:

Estimating and budgeting

Bid preparation and submission

Database management within estimating software

Team leadership and estimator oversight

While some project management responsibilities are included, the primary emphasis is on accurate, timely, and strategic estimating.

The Senior Estimator will play a critical role in maintaining profitability, ensuring competitive positioning, and building lasting relationships with clients, engineers, suppliers, and general contractors.

Requirements

Minimum

• 10 years of estimating experience
• in heavy civil, utility, or related infrastructure construction

Degree in

• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• preferred
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing or mentoring other estimators

Technical Expertise (Required)

Extensive experience with

Sage (Timberline) Estimating Software

is mandatory, including

• Producing complete estimates within Sage
• Creating and modifying database items
• Adjusting and developing production labor units

Benefits

Competitive compensation

• $175,000 – $250,000 annually
• (commensurate with experience)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employee and dependents
• Company pays 85% of premiums

Pension and Profit Sharing Plan

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Long-term career stability with an established, financially strong contractor