Estimator- Project Manager

Hirebridge; West Valley City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikrete is seeking an Estimator for our West Valley City office to prepare estimates for utility, earthwork and heavy highway construction projects. This role requires thorough, accurate bid development and strong cost analysis.

You will identify bid opportunities, perform quantity take-offs, price projects, and coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive, compliant proposals. The role also involves supporting project teams to ensure on-time bid submissions and accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience in heavy civil projects preferred.
• Familiarity with earthwork, paving, underground, and grading.

Responsibilities

• Prepare thorough, timely estimates for utility, earthwork and heavy highway projects.
• Develop estimates, proposals and bid documents.
• Coordinate with project teams and subcontractors.
• Manage change orders and extra work requests.
• Support bid processes with accurate quantity take-offs.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Estimating

Cost control

Communication

Decision making

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bid2Win

On-screen take-off

Job description

Quikrete is currently hiring for an Estimator. This position is responsible for the preparation of thorough, accurate and timely estimates for utility, earthwork and heavy highway construction projects. This position will be based in our West Valley City Office.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identifies new business opportunities and projects to bid
• Develop thorough, timely and accurate estimates, proposals and bid documents
• Ability to perform quantity take-offs and then price out the project.
• Participate in industry networking events
• Contact subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty service companies for RFPs
• Manage Change Orders and Extra Work requests
• Process contracts, bonds, and insurance certificates
• Prepare cost estimates and bid documents for construction projects or services that are used by management in preparation for the bidding process
• Acts as a resource to project management during the award and start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction
• Will coordinate budgets and schedules for all projects.
• Will oversee the quality assurance of projects.
• Must maintain client and contractor relations.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Requirements (About you)

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• Previous experience in heavy civil industry preferred
• Knowledge of earthwork construction, paving, underground, and grading practices
• Demonstrated decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy at all times
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Knowledge of Bid2Win and on-screen take-off applications helpful

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