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Underground Utility Estimator
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An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$75,218 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Underground Utility Estimator Hinterland Group - 3.5 Riviera Beach, FL Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Sourcing Construction specifications Pricing analysis Supplier identification Bachelor's degree in construction management Labor cost analysis Bidding project phase Construction plans Proposal writing Bachelor's degree Sales quoting Construction drawing review Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Competitive bidding Estimating construction project budgets Vendor communication Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Material cost estimating Senior level Civil Engineering Construction Management Communication skills Plumbing cost calculation Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Join a company scaling fast — and bring your career along for the ride. Why Hinterland Group Hinterland Group is a fast-growing construction and field services company powering critical underground utility work across Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We're scaling quickly, which means real ownership, real visibility with leadership, and real room to grow — not just another seat on a big team where your work gets lost in the shuffle. The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Underground Utility Estimator to be the driving force behind winning the projects that matter — water, sewer, storm drain, lift stations, and water treatment infrastructure. You'll take a set of plans and turn them into a sharp, competitive, defensible bid — the kind that wins work and keeps our field teams building. This role works directly to the leadership team, so your numbers, your judgment, and your instincts will directly shape company strategy. What You'll Own Reviewing drawings, specs, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to build accurate, complete estimates Running detailed quantity takeoffs for pipe, structures, excavation, backfill, and restoration work Pricing labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs with precision Sourcing and comparing vendor and subcontractor quotes to keep bids sharp and competitive Spotting risk and constructability issues before they become field problems Building polished bid proposals and pricing summaries that win work Getting out to pre-bid meetings and site walks — this is a role with real field exposure, not just a desk Handing off winning bids cleanly to project managers, superintendents, and engineers Shaping how we price change orders and value-engineer projects going forward What You Bring 5-10 years estimating underground utility or heavy civil projects — you know this world inside and out Sharp instincts for reading civil plans and specs, and translating them into numbers that hold up Comfort with estimating and takeoff software A real feel for production rates, labor costs, and equipment usage — not just formulas Precision and attention to detail, especially against a deadline Confidence working independently, and the communication skills to keep everyone aligned Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred What You'll Get A direct line to the leadership and real influence over how we price and win work A growing company where your impact compounds as we scale Competitive compensation and benefits Work that matters — the infrastructure you estimate becomes the water and sewer systems communities rely on every day Ready to build something that lasts? We'd love to see what you can do.