Civil Utility and Earthwork Estimator

Kapp Companies; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K Plan Company Match Up To 5%

Paid Vacation

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kapp Companies in Utah is seeking a Civil Utility and Earthwork Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for underground utility and civil construction projects. The role requires strong understanding of earthwork, grading, paving, and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment and subcontractors, analyze bids, maintain cost databases, and support project

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in underground utility construction, earthwork, paving or related civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, blueprints and bid documents.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to upper management daily.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications and bid documents to determine scope and estimating needs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for underground utilities, earthwork, grading, paving and related civil construction.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor services and other expenses.
• Review and compare bids to ensure competitive and complete pricing.
• Maintain estimating cost database to keep labor and material costs current.
• Maintain organized records, bid documentation and project files.
• Support project management during award and startup with breakdowns and scope clarifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground utility construction

Earthwork

Grading

Paving

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating

Plan review

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

B2W Estimate

PlanSwift

ComputerEase

Job description

At Kapp Companies, leadershipT.I.E.S us together through teamwork, integrity, excellence, andsafety. Our business family is committed to the progressive growth of ourteam members and clients. We believe in giving back to our community to helpothers grow and succeed. Come join our team as a Civil Utility and EarthworkEstimator today!

Pay:

$85,000 - $95,000 annually dependingon experience

Position Summary:

The Civil Utility and EarthworkEstimator is responsible for assisting with the preparation of accurate,competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for underground utility and civilconstruction projects. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding ofunderground utility construction, earthwork, grading, and paving, along withexcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Report directly to upper management daily
• Review construction plans, drawings,specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope, requirements, andestimating needs
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs forunderground utilities, earthwork, grading, paving, and related civilconstruction activities
• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates,including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor services, and otherproject-related expenses
• Review and compare bids from subcontractors andsuppliers to ensure competitive and complete pricing
• Maintain and update the estimating cost databaseto ensure labor rates, material costs, equipment rates, and other costinformation remain current
• Maintain organized and accurate records, biddocumentation, and project files
• Support project management during project awardand startup by providing estimate breakdowns, clarifying scope inclusions andexclusions, other miscellaneous items
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in undergroundutility construction, earthwork, paving, grading, or a related civilconstruction field is required
• 2-3 years of supervisory or leadershipexperience is preferred
• An associate degree, construction managementcoursework, or completion of a related trade or technical program is preferredbut not required
• Ability to read and interpret constructionplans, specifications, blueprints, and bid documents
• High attention to detail with a demonstratedability to prepare accurate estimates
• Strong organizational and time-management skillsto meet strict deadlines
• Familiarity with construction estimatingsoftware such as B2W Estimate, PlanSwift, ComputerEase, or similar platforms ispreferred
• Ability to work independently while contributingeffectively to the team
• Bilingual skills are a plus but are not required

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan Company Match Up To 5%

Kapp Construction provides equalemployment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, orany other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves ofabsence, compensation and training. The job description above is not designedto cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/orresponsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilitiesand activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with orwithout notice.