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Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil (Salt Lake City, UT)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (relocation support available)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Lead estimating efforts for civil infrastructure projects, focusing on cost modeling, bid development, and preconstruction planning.
Position Impact
This role influences project selection and profitability by aligning cost estimates with construction strategy and market conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (relocation support available)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Lead estimating efforts for civil infrastructure projects, focusing on cost modeling, bid development, and preconstruction planning.
Position Impact
This role influences project selection and profitability by aligning cost estimates with construction strategy and market conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Review project drawings, specifications, and geotechnical data
- Develop detailed takeoffs and cost estimates across civil scopes
- Assess subcontractor bids and supplier pricing
- Support value engineering and cost optimization efforts
- Collaborate with project teams during bid development
- Maintain cost data and historical pricing benchmarks
- 5 years of experience estimating heavy civil projects
- Experience with transportation, water, or structural infrastructure
- Strong understanding of construction methods and cost drivers
- Experience with estimating software platforms
- Work on multi-scope infrastructure projects
- Involvement in both public and private sector bids
- Collaboration with engineering and field teams
Salary : $140,000 - $210,000