Chief Estimator- Heavy Civil/Highway - Utah ***Relocation Available to $200,000
Draper, UT · $150,000 to $200,000
OPEN JOB: Chief Estimator- Heavy Civil/Highway LOCATION: Draper Utah ***Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $150,000 to $200,000
At our client, Chief Estimators are not a back-office function. It is a critical position within the company responsible for accuracy, critical thinking and the ability to be a leader. You’ll be:
Influencing which projects they pursue — and why
Driving innovation to the benefit of clients through various collaborative delivery methods (DB, PDB & CM/GC)
Shaping long-term development by tracking opportunities, market trends & mentoring your team.
Partnering directly with Clients, Designers, Trade Partners, Operations and Executive Leadership
Our client’s Preconstruction teams work on highly complex projects across multiple market segments in the West. That means exposure to:
A mix of Public and Private infrastructure work
Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build(PDB), CM/GC and Traditional Bid-Build Projects
Contracts ranging from $10M to $1B+
A collaborative culture where preconstruction and field operations truly work as one team
The Chief Estimator plays a critical role in helping lead estimating function and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on market strategy, pursuit selection, and long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Development
Lead the overall estimating and preconstruction strategy
Provides engaged training and mentoring of staff
Partner with Leadership to identify market opportunities and pursuit strategy
Mentor and develop Senior and Junior Estimators
Lead by example to creates a culture of accountability, precision, and collaboration
Ownership of Pursuits
Oversee complex infrastructure pursuits including estimates and proposal support with engineering/marketing departments
Guide bottoms-up estimate development with a hands-on approach
Lead internal bid reviews and client presentations
Ensure competitive pursuits through development of innovation & strategy
Operational Alignment
Work closely with Field Operations to validate and implement pursuit assumptions through extended field involvement
Understanding of industry production history and current best practices
Ability to perform constructability reviews with Field Operations
REQUIREMENTS:
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 and subject matter expert in one or more market sectors
Expert 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
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
MS WORD Resume
required compensation.
Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.