Lead Commercial Estimator — Self-Performing

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision with HSA

401k, profit sharing, defined benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Growth and professional development

Work attire provided

Recognition for work anniversaries

Collaborative and dynamic team culture

Job summary

Watts Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator (self performing/lead estimator) to manage the full estimating process from concept through final bid. You will interpret plans, perform quantity takeoffs, review bids, and present proposals to owners, with strong communication and pre-bid walkthroughs.

The role requires independent work and teamwork across preconstruction, operations, and management, with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Estimator (commercial construction preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Design Build.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the full estimating process for assigned projects for the full lifecycle of preconstruction, from concept through final bid
• Interpret the construction plans, specifications
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, and cost analysis
• Review subcontractor and supplier proposals for scope alignment
• Prepare bid schedules, clarifications, and value engineering options
• Bid-day Management & Submission, direct bid day operations, clarifications, last minute scope gap closure and final risk/margin decisions
• Coordinate with operations and project management teams during handoff
• Maintain estimating database, historical pricing, and cost benchmarking

Skills

Estimating

Bid development

Quantity takeoffs

Communication skills

Preconstruction

Cost benchmarking

Job description

Watts Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator (self performing/lead estimator) to manage the full estimating process from concept through final bid. You will interpret plans, perform quantity takeoffs, review bids, and present proposals to owners, with strong communication and pre-bid walkthroughs.

The role requires independent work and teamwork across preconstruction, operations, and management, with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.