Senior Estimator – Heavy Civil / Heavy Highway
📍 Location: Draper, Utah (office-based with occasional travel)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Mid-Senior Level
💲 Salary Range: Depending on Experience
🎁 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, bonus opportunities, and possible relocation assistance for the ideal candidate
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Build the Future of Infrastructure
We are seeking a Senior Estimator with a passion for shaping the communities of tomorrow through complex, large-scale infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process from the first plan review to the final bid submission—delivering competitive, precise estimates that make multimillion-dollar projects a reality.
With decades of expertise in highways, bridges, rail, and heavy civil construction, our team is growing—and we want you to bring your technical mastery, leadership skills, and strategic mindset to the table.
What You’ll Do
Lead Estimating Efforts – Analyze proposals, drawings, and specifications to define scope and develop accurate, competitive bids.
Data-Driven Estimating – Leverage cost reports, production data, and historical records to establish unit costs and man-hour estimates.
Develop Complete Estimates – From takeoffs to subcontracting strategies, prepare detailed and compliant project estimates.
Ensure Accuracy – Maintain organized records and documentation for all estimates, ensuring transparency and backup support.
Collaborate with Leadership – Present bids and strategies to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
Mentor Junior Estimators – Share expertise and guide less experienced team members, fostering a culture of accuracy and growth.
Stay Ahead of the Curve – Remain current with industry standards, tools, and innovative approaches to estimating.
What You Bring
Required:
10+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience (including underground utility work).
Proven track record with $50M–$100M+ projects using bottom-up estimating strategies.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent technical training/field experience).
Expertise in Bid2Win and proficiency with:
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Takeoff software (AgTEK, Bluebeam, Planswift)
Scheduling software (Primavera)
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across teams.
Preferred:
Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or Hard Dollar EOS.
Familiarity with CMAR, CMGC, and Design-Build project delivery methods.
Background in mentoring and developing junior estimating staff.
Why Join Us?
🏗 Impactful Work – Contribute to projects that shape communities and infrastructure for generations.
💡 Growth & Leadership – Clear pathways to leadership within preconstruction and estimating teams.
🤝 Supportive Culture – A collaborative environment where your expertise is recognized and valued.
📈 Stability & Innovation – Decades of success with a forward-looking, innovative leadership team.
💰 Competitive Rewards – Attractive compensation, benefits, and relocation assistance (for the right candidate).
Screening Question
Do you have experience estimating projects ranging from $10M to $50M?