Chief Estimator- Heavy Civil/Highway - Utah ***Relocation Available to $200,000
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteDraper, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Lead the overall estimating and preconstruction strategy for complex public and private infrastructure projects ranging from $10M to $1B+. Drive innovation through collaborative delivery methods including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CM/GC while overseeing bottoms-up estimate development and internal bid reviews. Partner directly with clients, designers, and field operations to validate pursuit assumptions, conduct constructability reviews, and select market opportunities. Mentor senior and junior estimators to build a culture of accountability and precision. Provide critical advisory support to executive leadership on market strategy and long-term business growth.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of civil, concrete, earthwork, underground, PCCP, geotechnical, site development and/or similar estimating experience
- Proven experience leading pursuits and estimates in the $20M–$100M+ range
- Expert in bottom-up estimating
- Subject matter expert in one or more market sectors
- Expertise in analyzing alternate methods, sequencing, phasing and quantification
- Experience with public, private and alternative delivery projects
- Expertise in tools such as Bid2Win, HCSS HeavyBid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodeck Civil 3D, Bentley, Tekla, Building Connected or similar design and construction software packages
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar field
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