Senior Civil Utilities Estimator

Centuri Group, Inc. • Glendale, AZ, US • 17h ago

Who We Are

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, our employees are part of an established team working to support America’s natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Working at NPL means you are joining a company with over 50 years of experience, long-standing customer relationships, and one that is deeply integrated into our host communities. Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger.

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 tasks as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

5+ years experience estimating civil utility construction projects such as water mains, storm drain infrastructure, sewers and other underground projects
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

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.

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!