Title:  Estimator

Who We Are

Join the leader in underground pipeline construction and get yourself a solid career with solid pay! Take a step on your path to career advancement; Join Us - we’ve got work for the next 100 years!

Underground Estimators support our civil and natural gas construction operations by preparing complete and competitive underground utility construction estimates. Projects include new construction and replacement work and range from small to large size and complexity.

What You'll Do

• Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate
• Analyze and incorporate 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 ensure 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 duties as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Knowledge and experience in estimating natural gas, water, and other underground utility projects with strong financial and numerical analysis skills
• Ability to use computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and computerized cost data and systems
• Solid communication skills to prepare estimates, interact with customers, and support ops
• Ability to negotiate key business strategies or significant agreements favorable to the Company, reconciling differences to arrive at acceptable solutions

What You'll Get

• 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
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Work Environment

• Work is performed in a 90% office and 10% field construction sites
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary, with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse, and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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!