Senior Underground Utilities & Communications Estimator

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from civil and power utility drawings using Bluebeam and PlanSwift, with expertise in reading and interpreting utility-specific plan sets.
• Conduct thorough plan reviews and specification analysis to identify missing information, clarifications, and scope questions before bid submission.
• Manage the complete bid solicitation and submission process — from plan receipt through final bid delivery, including supplier and subcontractor pricing coordination.
• Serve as the primary estimator contact for clients, engaging directly with home builders and general contractors to clarify scope, answer technical questions, and support the sales process.
• Track active bid invitations, manage the estimating pipeline, and coordinate with internal teams on project requirements and timelines.
• Support post-award workflows including subcontractor buyouts, RFIs, submittals packages, and ongoing coordination with subcontractors and suppliers on scope and scheduling.

Must-have Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in underground utilities, civil construction, or closely related trades, with demonstrated experience on large-scale projects ($500K+) for U.S.-based clients.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and PlanSwift software; experience with civil and utility drawing interpretation is essential.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil drawings, power utility drawings, specifications, and plan schedules with a high degree of accuracy.
• End-to-end bid process experience — from takeoff and pricing coordination through formal submission, plus familiarity with post-award workflows (buyouts, RFIs, submittals, scope coordination).
• Proven experience engaging directly with clients during the estimating and bidding process; comfort with frontline customer contact and sales-oriented interactions.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal); prior experience working remotely for U.S.-based contractors is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with underground utilities, power, and communications infrastructure is highly valued.