Title:  Estimator III Underground Utilities

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 excavation Estimators support the NPL’s civil 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, 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 duties as requested by management 

What You'll Have

• Extensive knowledge of/experience estimating civil utility construction projects such as water mains, storm drain infrastructure, sewers and other underground projects is a hard requirement.
• Knowledge of and skill in using 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
• Interpersonal skill to negotiate key business strategies or significant agreements favorable to the Company, reconciling differences to arrive at acceptable solutions

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 sites are 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
• With the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date

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, 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.