Senior Estimator – Lead High-Impact Civil Bids

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L Wadsworth Construction (RLW) is a leader in heavy civil construction, delivering highway and infrastructure projects across the western United States. This Senior Estimator role focuses on establishing precise, competitive bids for major heavy civil work inside a collaborative preconstruction team in Salt Lake City.

You will leverage data-driven insights, manage full estimate development from takeoffs to subcontracting, and mentor junior estimators while presenting strategies to senior

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil/highway estimating experience, preferably with underground utility work.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; extensive field experience acceptable.
• Proven ability to build estimates from ground up with competitive profitability.
• Experience with CMAR, CMGC, and Design‑Build delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process: analyze specs, drawings, and related docs; participate in pre-bid meetings to define scope and plan.
• Review historical cost reports, production data, and records to establish unit costs and man-hour estimates.
• Prepare complete, detailed estimates including takeoffs, subcontracting, and bid compliance.
• Maintain organized files and backup documentation for all estimate figures and assumptions.
• Stay current with industry developments through education, publications, networking, and associations.
• Present estimates and strategies to senior leadership; prepare meetings and distribute supporting materials.
• Mentor junior estimators to strengthen the estimating team.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Strategic estimating

Mentor leadership

Influential communicator

Mentor & leader

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bid2Win

Microsoft Office

AgTEK

Bluebeam

Planswift

Primavera

HCSS HeavyBid

Hard Dollar EOS

Job description

Ralph L Wadsworth Construction (RLW) is a leader in heavy civil construction, delivering highway and infrastructure projects across the western United States. This Senior Estimator role focuses on establishing precise, competitive bids for major heavy civil work inside a collaborative preconstruction team in Salt Lake City.

You will leverage data-driven insights, manage full estimate development from takeoffs to subcontracting, and mentor junior estimators while presenting strategies to senior