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Chief Estimator

Job in Draper, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84020, USA
Listing for: Sterling Construction
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Estimator
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Estimator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 Who you Are *
    • 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 RLW market sectors
      * Expert in analyzing alternate methods, sequencing, phasing and quantification
      * Experience with public, private and alternative delivery projects
      * Expertise in tools such as Bid2

      Win, HCSS Heavy Bid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodesk 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 We are an equal opportunity employer:
      We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-DJ1
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