Chief Estimator

• Heavy Civil Construction Strata Civil Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $175,000
• $250,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Fuel card Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) 5% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Paving Team development Mentoring Estimating construction project budgets Leadership Senior leadership Full Job Description Salt Lake City, Utah $175K
• 250K+ Base + Bonus | Vehicle + Gas Card | ESOP | Relocation Available Build more than projects — build ownership and long-term wealth.

This is an opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 75 contractor with a long-established Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees the opportunity to accumulate substantial retirement wealth over the course of their careers — potentially reaching into the millions for long-tenured leaders. Our firm is partnered with one of the nation's most respected heavy civil contractors to identify a Chief Estimator for its growing Salt Lake City operation. The Opportunity The Chief Estimator will lead major pursuits across a diverse heavy civil portfolio, including: Heavy highway and roadway construction Mass earthwork and grading Underground utilities Bridges and structures Paving and civil infrastructure DOT and public works projects This is a senior leadership role with significant influence over work acquisition, estimating strategy, risk, team development, and continued growth throughout the region. What You'll Be Doing Lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large, complex heavy civil projects Develop bid strategies, pricing, production assumptions, and risk assessments Oversee quantity takeoffs, cost models, subcontractor pricing, and final bid reviews Lead and mentor Senior Estimators, Estimators, and support staff Partner closely with operations to ensure estimates reflect real-world constructability and production Support alternative delivery, value engineering, and major pursuit strategy Build relationships with owners, DOT agencies, subcontractors, and vendors Help drive backlog and long-term market growth throughout Utah and the surrounding region What We're Looking For 10+ years of heavy civil construction estimating experience Strong estimating background in heavy highway, earthwork, underground utilities, structures and/or paving Experience leading large and complex estimates Strong knowledge of production rates, cost structures, risk, and constructability Proven ability to lead and develop estimating teams DOT/public agency experience strongly preferred Alternative delivery experience is a plus Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills Compensation & Benefits $175K

• 250K+ base salary, depending on experience Annual performance bonus Company vehicle + gas card Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Comprehensive health and retirement benefits Relocation assistance available Long-term career opportunity with a financially strong, nationally recognized contractor Why the ESOP Matters An Employee Stock Ownership Plan means employees earn an ownership stake in the company over time.

As the company grows and performs, the value of that ownership can grow as well. For someone considering the next 10, 15, or 20 years of their career, the ESOP can become an incredibly powerful wealth-building component on top of salary, bonus, and traditional retirement benefits. Who Will Thrive Here A seasoned heavy civil estimator who knows how work is actually built, can lead people and major pursuits, and wants more than another estimating job. This is for someone looking for long-term stability, influence, ownership, and the opportunity to build significant value over the remainder of their career.

Pay:

$175,000.00

• $250,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 5% Match Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person