Construction Estimator

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

Construction Estimator

Location/Onsite: South Ogden, UT | Full-Time | Onsite

Our client is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their civil construction team in South Ogden, Utah. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator with a background in horizontal construction who enjoys working on projects that build the essential infrastructure behind residential, commercial, municipal, and highway developments.

Do you have experience estimating grading, excavation, and underground utility projects? Are you confident reading civil plan sets and preparing accurate quantity takeoffs? Are you looking to join a growing company with deep Utah roots and exciting long-term opportunities? If yes, this may be the perfect Construction Estimator position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $110,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience
• Benefits: $1,200 monthly vehicle allowance or company truck provided
• Special Perks: Opportunity to work on a wide variety of residential, commercial, municipal, and highway infrastructure projects with a growing Utah-based contractor

A Day in the Life of a Construction Estimator

As a Construction Estimator, you'll play a key role in helping our client win and successfully launch civil infrastructure projects throughout Utah. You'll prepare accurate, competitive bids for grading, excavation, underground utilities, and roadway improvements while collaborating closely with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. Your work directly supports the successful delivery of projects that strengthen communities and create lasting infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs from civil plans for grading, excavation, water, sewer, and storm utility scopes
• Develop complete and competitive estimates for residential, commercial, municipal, and highway infrastructure projects
• Review plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to identify project scope, risks, and cost drivers
• Solicit, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Develop unit pricing for earthwork, underground utilities, structures, and roadway improvements
• Track public bid opportunities, including municipal, county, and UDOT projects, as well as private development opportunities
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to evaluate project conditions
• Partner with project managers and field superintendents to ensure a seamless transition from estimating to construction
• Maintain historical cost data and continuously improve estimating methods and productivity assumptions

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven experience estimating horizontal civil construction projects, including grading, excavation, underground utilities, municipal, or highway work
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings, specifications, and cross-sections
• Thorough understanding of earthwork quantities, utility installation methods, and site development sequencing
• Experience with public bidding processes is preferred
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Agtek, HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates with only vertical construction (commercial building or residential homebuilding) estimating experience are not a fit for this position

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a well-established Utah civil contractor specializing in design-build services, grading and excavation, water infrastructure, sewer infrastructure, storm systems, and river crossings. Founded in 2012, the company has grown from serving local communities to completing major infrastructure projects throughout Utah while maintaining a collaborative, community-focused culture built on strong relationships and quality workmanship.