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# Lead Estimator - Data Center Utilities - Warrenton, VA

- **Company:** Page Michael International Inc
- **Location:** Warrenton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Centers, Bluebeam, Build Process
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3f2ea5128260131bb1c2629c1ebd3d96

## About the Role

* 10+ years of estimating experience within underground utilities, civil construction, or related infrastructure projects.
 * Strong understanding of dry utility construction, trenchless installation, and underground utility systems.
 * Proficiency with HeavyBid, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam.
 * Experience preparing complex bids and estimates for large-scale infrastructure projects.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
 * Ability to assess project risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
 * Effective communicator who can collaborate across estimating, operations, project management, and field teams.
 * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
 * Ambitious professional interested in helping build and improve company processes.
 * Leadership and mentoring capabilities with the ability to develop junior team members.

## Description

Join a fast-growing underground utility contractor as a Lead Estimator and play a key role in shaping the company's future estimating operations. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on major data center and power infrastructure projects while helping build processes and mentor a developing team.
As the Lead Estimator, you will oversee the estimating function for underground dry utility projects while partnering with operations, project management, and field teams.Key Responsibilities:

 * Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for dry utility projects, including electrical, telecommunications, and gas infrastructure work.
 * Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate pricing strategies.
 * Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment.
 * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and reliable pricing.
 * Compile and submit complete bid packages in accordance with project requirements and deadlines.
 * Analyze project budgets, identify potential cost risks, and recommend value-saving opportunities.
 * Track actual project costs against original estimates to improve future estimating accuracy.
 * Evaluate project risks related to site conditions, scheduling constraints, and regulatory requirements.
 * Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure estimates reflect real-world construction methods.
 * Maintain organized documentation of estimates, assumptions, revisions, and bid records.
 * Support the continued development and improvement of estimating processes and procedures.
 * Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimating staff.