Estimator

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Salt Lake City is seeking an Estimator to blend precision with creativity, helping shape communities through accurate cost forecasts for commercial, civil, industrial, and multifamily projects.

Your day will include preparing detailed cost estimates, reviewing plans, performing quantity takeoffs, and evaluating bids while collaborating with project teams and supporting value engineering and proposals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and project sequencing.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with estimating software and industry technology.
• Experience using tools such as Bluebeam, OST, Sage Estimating, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for commercial, civil, industrial, or multifamily construction projects.
• Reviewing plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents.
• Performing quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis.
• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Collaborating with project managers, superintendents, and preconstruction teams.
• Identifying potential project risks and opportunities before construction begins.
• Assisting in budgeting, value engineering, and scope development.
• Maintaining historical cost databases and market pricing information.
• Participating in bid reviews and project handoff meetings.
• Supporting business development efforts through accurate and competitive proposals.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Sage Estimating

Procore

Job description

Salt Lake City, UT
$95,000 - $135,000

Crunch Numbers. Build Skylines. Make Magic Happen.

Some people see a stack of plans and blueprints. You see opportunity, strategy, and a puzzle waiting to be solved.

We're searching for an Estimator who can blend precision with creativity, confidence with collaboration, and numbers with vision. This is an opportunity to join a growing construction team where your estimates don't just forecast projects, they help shape communities, launch developments, and turn ideas into reality.

If spreadsheets make your heart race just a little faster and you enjoy being the person who finds answers before anyone else even spots the question, keep reading.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Estimator, you'll be the financial architect behind successful projects, helping transform concepts into executable plans while ensuring every dollar is accounted for with confidence and accuracy.

Your Day May Include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for commercial, civil, industrial, or multifamily construction projects
• Reviewing plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents
• Performing quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis
• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier bids
• Collaborating with project managers, superintendents, and preconstruction teams
• Identifying potential project risks and opportunities before construction begins
• Assisting in budgeting, value engineering, and scope development
• Maintaining historical cost databases and market pricing information
• Participating in bid reviews and project handoff meetings
• Supporting business development efforts through accurate and competitive proposals

What Makes You a Great Fit

You thrive in fast-paced environments where details matter and deadlines keep things exciting. You enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and finding the perfect balance between competitiveness and profitability.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of estimating experience in construction
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and project sequencing
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with estimating software and industry technology
• Experience using tools such as Bluebeam, OST, Sage Estimating, Procore, or similar platforms
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

Why You'll Love It Here

This isn't a place where estimators sit quietly behind a desk pushing numbers around all day. You'll be a valued contributor whose expertise influences major decisions and helps drive project success from the very beginning.

What You'll Receive:

• Competitive salary of $95,000 - $135,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Long-term project pipeline and stability

The Bottom Line

Every great project starts with a great estimate.

Before the first shovel hits the ground, before the concrete is poured, and before the ribbon is cut, someone has to build the roadmap. That's where you come in.

If you're ready to bring accuracy, energy, and expertise to a team that values what you do, we'd love to meet you.