Estimator: Impactful Bids & Precise Costing

RockBridge Search; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing team. You will review plans, prepare detailed cost estimates, and collaborate with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to develop accurate bids.

This role rewards analytical thinkers who can manage multiple estimates, read construction drawings, and excel with Excel and estimating software.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Comfortable reading construction plans and specifications.
• Strong with numbers, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Confident communicating with vendors, subcontractors, and teammates.
• Comfortable working independently while still being a team player.
• Able to manage multiple estimates and deadlines without losing the plot.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiar with estimating software, takeoff programs, or construction management platforms is a plus.
• Experienced in construction, estimating, project coordination, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents to understand the full scope of work.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and other project expenses.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze project requirements.
• Work closely with project management and operations teams to develop competitive bids.
• Research pricing, materials, labor costs, and market conditions.
• Identify potential cost concerns, scope gaps, and opportunities before they become problems.
• Maintain organized estimating records and documentation.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and communicate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Help develop winning bids while keeping accuracy and profitability front and center.
• Jump in, collaborate, problem-solve, and keep things moving when deadlines get tight.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Strong with numbers

Communicate effectively

Independent worker

Team player

Excel

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing team. You will review plans, prepare detailed cost estimates, and collaborate with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to develop accurate bids.

This role rewards analytical thinkers who can manage multiple estimates, read construction drawings, and excel with Excel and estimating software.