Estimator

Description

The Underground Utilities Estimator prepares accurate, competitive estimates for underground utility projects serving commercial and municipal clients in the St. Louis, MO market. Scope includes water, storm, and sanitary sewer systems, with coordination across earthwork and concrete. Role is full-time, on-site at the Weldon Springs, MO headquarters with occasional regional travel for site walks and pre-bid activities.

As our Estimator, you will own the full bidding process from start to finish. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bid proposals for underground utility construction projects while making sure every number is accurate, defensible, and built to win.

You will review drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports to define project scope and set assumptions before a single dollar goes into the estimate. From there, you will run digital takeoffs and quantity calculations for pipe, structures, and related site work to make sure the details are right before bid day arrives.

On the subcontractor and vendor side, you will solicit, level, and scope quotes while tracking addenda and clarifications so nothing slips through the cracks. You will also attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to identify risks early and build mitigation strategies that make every bid stronger.

Skills

Estimation, hcss heavybid, Bluebeam, Takeoffs, Bidding, Estimating software, Utility Estimation, Commercial construction, Engineering, Microsoft office, Preconstruction, Cost estimate, Construction, Blueprint, Construction management, Proposals, Construction estimating

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience leading bid review meetings and driving scope alignment across utilities, earthwork, and concrete disciplines.
• Established relationships with regional vendors and subcontractors, enabling competitive pricing and reliable execution partners.
• Strong knowledge of production rates, crew builds, and means and methods for trenching and shoring operations.
• Familiarity with DOT and municipal standards, as well as traffic control requirements for public and private infrastructure projects.
• Ability to develop alternate bids and value engineering options that provide clients with cost effective solutions without sacrificing quality.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Weldon Spring, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Weldon Spring,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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