Construction Estimator (Multi-Family)

Pentalon Construction, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Salt Lake City, Utah, is looking for an Estimator to drive growth through accurate cost estimating and successful bid acquisition. Responsibilities include proposal development, bid management, and client engagement. Candidates should have strong skills in cost estimating and familiarity with estimating software. This role involves managing relationships with clients and stakeholders to secure new projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to meeting profitability objectives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cost estimating and bid acquisition.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids under tight deadlines.
• Experience in client engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver proposals for various projects.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier estimating processes.
• Promote the company to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify business growth opportunities across sectors.
• Assist in analyzing cost impacts from changes to contract scope.

Skills

Cost estimating

Proposal development

Bid management

Client engagement

Change management

Tools

Estimating software

Internal estimating systems

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for driving company growth by securing new projects and clientele through accurate cost estimating and successful bid acquisition. This includes meeting targeted sales and profitability objectives. The Estimator performs these duties under the general guidance of the Director of Estimating.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Development & Delivery
  • Draft, proof, audit, and deliver proposals for both private and public sector projects.
  • Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals for existing and prospective clients.
  • Conduct multiple concurrent bids and ensure timely delivery aligned with project deadlines.
  • Identify and pursue strategic opportunities within proposals to optimize Pentalon’s position in securing work.
• Bid Management & Compliance
  • Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
  • Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Ensure company adherence to bidding regulations and project-specific goals.
  • Identify, retrieve, interpret, and administer RFQ and RFP solicitations.
• Systems, Software & Quality Assurance
  • Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.
  • Minimize exposure and risk by implementing quality assurance controls throughout the estimating process.
  • Promptly report scope changes and revenue impacts to senior management.
• Client & Industry Engagement
  • Promote Pentalon Construction to owners, developers, planners, architects, engineers, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Increase brand awareness through client engagement, public relations efforts, and participation in professional/industry organizations.
  • Build and manage long‑term relationships with clients, architects, sub‑tier respondents, and engineering principals.
  • Collaborate with key personnel on business development strategies and lead generation.
• Opportunity Identification & Lead Qualification
  • Identify new business growth opportunities across private and public sectors.
  • Assist in qualifying project leads from various sources (e.g., web postings, public agency listings, publications, contacts).
  • Route qualified opportunities to project executive staff for further evaluation.
• Estimating‑to‑Operations Transition
  • Support Project Executives and Managers in procuring subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Assist in drafting detailed scopes of work for inclusion in subcontracts.
  • Present relevant bidding and award information to project management.
  • Facilitate the transition from estimating to field operations through document transfer and formal discussion.
• Change Management & Cost Analysis
  • Assist APMs and PMs in analyzing and quantifying cost impacts from changes to contract scope.
  • Promptly report discoveries in scope and revenue to senior management.