Position Summary
The Dry Utilities Estimator/Project Manager is responsible for estimating and managing construction projects from award through closeout while ensuring projects are completed safely, on
schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements and company standards.
This role oversees bidding, estimating, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, client communication, and financial performance.
A primary focus of this role is estimating and managing dry utility projects (gas, electrical, and telecom), with wet utility experience considered a strong advantage.
The Project Manager / Estimator partners closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful project execution.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs and prepare accurate cost estimates for dry utility projects, specifically focusing on gas, electrical, and telecom infrastructure.
- Manage the complete bidding process, including reviewing bid documents, analyzing specifications, and attending pre-bid job walks.
- Evaluate and solicit subcontractor and supplier quotes for both dry and wet utility scopes of work.
- Develop competitive bid proposals and transition successful bids into active project budgets.
- Manage assigned construction projects from project award through final closeout.
- Develop project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract execution, and performance.
- Manage project cost tracking, change orders, and financial reporting.
- Coordinate project scheduling, material procurement, and equipment needs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with owners, inspectors, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Partner with Superintendents to ensure jobsite productivity, safety compliance, and quality control.
- Review and approve project billing, progress payments, and job cost reports.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change requests, and contract modifications.
- Conduct project meetings, job walks, and stakeholder coordination meetings.
- Support project risk management, issue resolution, and claims avoidance.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and complete project documentation.
- Support project closeout including as-builts, warranties, final billing, and turnover documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of project financials, contracts, and company business information.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Responsibilities may be modified or added based on operational needs and business priorities.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent construction and project management experience may be substituted.Experience:
- 5–8 years of progressive construction, utilities, or civil project management and estimating experience required.
- Demonstrated experience estimating and managing dry utility work, specifically gas, electrical, and telecom infrastructure, is required.
- Experience estimating or managing underground wet utilities (sewer, storm drain, water) or civil infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):
- OSHA 30 preferred.
- Valid California driver’s license required.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of construction project management processes and job cost control.
- Strong understanding of plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and schedule management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with estimating and project management software, specifically Bid to Win (B2W), Coins, Bluebeam, and PlanSwift, as well as Microsoft Excel.
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional project team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive project and company information.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary to light work in nature. The employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands and fingers to
operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and office equipment, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach. The employee may occasionally lift or move office materials such as
files, binders, laptops, or boxes of supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a professional office environment, with occasional visits to field or construction sites as required. The noise level in the office
is usually moderate. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction noise when visiting job sites. All work must be performed
in compliance with Cal/OSHA safety and ergonomic standards, and employees are expected to use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering field areas.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Culture Alignment
All employees are expected to uphold Boudreau Pipeline’s values of Communication, Mutual Respect, and Accountability. These principles guide how we lead, collaborate, and perform
our work every day.
Equal Employment Opportunity and At-Will Statement
Boudreau Pipeline Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time.
