What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Estimator position at Boudreau Pipeline?
Overview
For over 25 years, Boudreau Pipeline is Southern California's premier pipeline company that services and installs wet utilities including sewer, water, storm drain systems and fire lines. We specialize in both conventional and highly complex pipeline projects for Southern California's leading commercial, industrial and residential builders, municipalities, utilities and contractors. We've been ranked "Top Work Places" again for our 6th year in a row! We are proud to partner with the Laborers' Union in our continued support of our team, their families and our community. We strive for the best culture of Safety, displaying mutual respect to all our clients, vendors and employees.
Boudreau seeks a Senior Estimator to leads the plan, coordinate, and develop, detailed and accurate project cost estimates. This individual serves as a key resource in analyzing data, evaluating cost drivers, and preparing clear, comprehensive estimate reviews and presentations. This role is based in Corona, CA, and reports directly to the Chief Estimator.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
Technical & Estimating Skills
Communication & Leadership
For over 25 years, Boudreau Pipeline is Southern California's premier pipeline company that services and installs wet utilities including sewer, water, storm drain systems and fire lines. We specialize in both conventional and highly complex pipeline projects for Southern California's leading commercial, industrial and residential builders, municipalities, utilities and contractors. We've been ranked "Top Work Places" again for our 6th year in a row! We are proud to partner with the Laborers' Union in our continued support of our team, their families and our community. We strive for the best culture of Safety, displaying mutual respect to all our clients, vendors and employees.
Boudreau seeks a Senior Estimator to leads the plan, coordinate, and develop, detailed and accurate project cost estimates. This individual serves as a key resource in analyzing data, evaluating cost drivers, and preparing clear, comprehensive estimate reviews and presentations. This role is based in Corona, CA, and reports directly to the Chief Estimator.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
- Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for wet pipeline projects, ensuring all required components—management services, equipment, materials, construction, operations, and related costs—are accurately captured.
- Attend client pre-bid meetings and jobsite visits, documenting all relevant verbal and written information communicated during the pre-bid and RFQ process.
- Develop project cost estimates using client RFQ documents, drawings, and all information gathered throughout the bidding and award stages.
- Clearly explain the basis of each estimate, including labor hour assumptions, resource requirements, and task-level cost drivers.
- Maintain strong communication with internal departments, project managers, and clients regarding all estimating activities.
- Apply approved costing methodologies, data, and systems to produce detailed estimate breakdowns for use by project managers and project teams.
- Support the growth and development of Estimators and support staff through training, guidance, and mentorship.
- Collaborate with BPC teams throughout the project lifecycle by assisting with change orders, takeoffs, constructability reviews, and cost forecasting.
- Coordinate and evaluate bid submissions.
- Provide interim departmental oversight when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- 10 years of experience in project cost estimating/project management with an emphasis in wet pipeline industry projects.
- Full understanding of Civil Drawings, Water District Standards, Soils Reports, & Project Specifications
- Plan Takeoffs Utilizing Onscreen Programs (Planswift, OST, Bluebeam, Etc…)
- Proficiency with entire Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, & Project)
- Ability to communicate effectively and able to provide high-level service in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering, preferred.
Technical & Estimating Skills
- Advanced knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequencing
- Expertise in developing detailed cost estimates (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, indirect costs)
- Strong quantity takeoff and cost analysis abilities
- Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., HeavyBid, Sage, HCSS, Bluebeam, Timberline)
- Ability to interpret complex plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Understanding of market pricing, unit costs, and cost trends
- Experience preparing competitive bids, proposals, and GMP/Lump Sum estimates
- Ability to assess constructability, site conditions, and project risks
- Familiarity with value engineering and alternative design solutions
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Communication & Leadership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present estimate assumptions and results to leadership, clients, and project teams
- Skilled at negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, project managers, and field teams
- Experience mentoring and training junior estimators or support staff
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients, subs, and vendors
- Humble
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment in decision-making