Structures Cost Estimator – Constructability Specialist

Mannik Smith Group; Saint George (UT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Professional development opportunities

Paid professional organization membership

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is looking for a Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist to join our Transportation Department in St. George, UT. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, focusing on strategy and planning rather than daily field emergencies.

This role offers a salary between $140,000 - $170,000 annually and benefits including health insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Candidates must reside within the Wasatch Front or Northern Utah area and can enjoy remote and part-time work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in structural heavy civil estimating or 15 years in related fields required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of state and local construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual estimates for heavy civil projects.
• Coordinate with industry contacts for current pricing and bidding conditions.
• Provide risk analysis and constructability reviews.

Skills

Structural heavy civil estimating

Construction management

Field engineering

HCSS HeavyBid

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction, or related field plus 7 years’ experience OR more than 15 years' experience in a related field

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. George, UT; remote and part-time work eligible, but candidate must live in the Wasatch Front or Northern Utah area.

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

Have you spent years managing schedules, resolving field issues, negotiating change orders, and delivering complex heavy civil projects? If you're ready to apply that experience in a more flexible, strategic role - without the constant pressure of life on a job site- we would like to talk.

We're seeking a Structures Cost Estimator / Constructability Specialist who understands how projects are built and can translate that knowledge into reliable estimates, identify risk, constructability evaluations, and help project teams make better decisions before construction begins.

This role is ideal for experienced construction professionals who want to remain engaged in major infrastructure projects while shifting focus to strategy, planning, and problem-solving rather than daily field emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, historical, and production-based estimates for Structural Heavy Highway and Heavy Civil infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with industry contacts to maintain knowledge of current pricing and bidding conditions to aid in the development of project budgets
• Provides structural estimates, cost control strategies, cost forecasting, constructability reviews, and risk analysis for construction projects
• Maintains files of project estimates and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution
• Work individually and with project teams to assist clients with estimating services (both pre and post letting) during plan and specification development and change order negotiations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• BS in Engineering, Construction, or related field plus 7 years’ experience OR more than 15 years’ experience in structural heavy civil estimating, construction management, field engineering, and/or estimating
• Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid and/or other estimating software applications
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with project teams and owner’s representatives
• Knowledge of state and local construction specifications and software systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail] and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.