Civil Estimator: Grading, Utilities & Roadway Projects

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Company truck provided

Varied project portfolio

Job summary

IAPMO seeks a Construction Estimator in South Ogden, UT, to prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and competitive bids for grading, excavation, and underground utilities. You will read civil plans, develop unit prices, and collaborate with PMs, field teams, and subcontractors to win and deliver highway and municipal projects.

The role requires experience with horizontal civil work, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency in estimating tools. Onsite Utah work with growing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating horizontal civil construction projects such as grading, excavation, underground utilities, municipal, or highway work.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specs, and cross-sections.
• Strong understanding of earthwork quantities and site development sequencing.
• Experience with public bidding is preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating software like Agtek, HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs from civil plans for grading, utilities, and roadwork.
• Develop complete, competitive estimates for residential, commercial, municipal, and highway infrastructure.
• Review plans and geotechnical reports to identify scope, risks, and cost drivers.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop unit pricing for earthwork, utilities, structures, and road improvements.
• Track public bid opportunities (municipal, county, UDOT) and private development bids.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess conditions.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure smooth estimating-to-construction handoff.
• Maintain historical cost data and continuously improve methods.

Skills

Reading civil plans

Quantity takeoffs

Civil estimating

Bid development

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Agtek

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

Job description

IAPMO seeks a Construction Estimator in South Ogden, UT, to prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and competitive bids for grading, excavation, and underground utilities. You will read civil plans, develop unit prices, and collaborate with PMs, field teams, and subcontractors to win and deliver highway and municipal projects.

The role requires experience with horizontal civil work, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency in estimating tools. Onsite Utah work with growing opportunities.