SR Commercial Concrete Estimator
- Military veterans preferred
2025-08-13 Sterling Construction Company, Inc.
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Draper Utah 84020 United States
Sterling Construction Company, Inc.
Location: Draper, UT
Pay Range: N/A
Salary Interval: Salary
Application Instructions:
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) has been shaping the western United States for over five decades, delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure projects that stand the test of time. From signature bridges and major highways to massive structural concrete builds, we’re trusted to handle the projects others can’t.
As part of the Sterling Infrastructure family, we combine the reach and resources of a national organization with the agility, innovation, and close-knit culture of a regional powerhouse.
At RLW, estimating is more than running numbers—it’s engineering confidence. It’s about knowing every cubic yard, every rebar tie, every pour sequence, and translating that precision into bids that win.
Here’s why top estimators make the move to RLW:
Competitive Package: Total Compensation, Including Bonus and Perks 120K to 150K DOE
Concrete at Scale: Work on landmark structural concrete and civil projects that define skylines and connect communities.
Growth You Can See: Clear advancement into senior leadership roles in preconstruction and estimating.
Your Expertise, Your Voice: Collaborate with a team that values your input and respects your mastery of concrete work.
A Proven Future: 50+ years of success with leadership that invests in cutting-edge technology and smarter ways to build.
Position_Description :
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Pre-Bid Process: Review proposal specifications, analyze drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to fully define the scope of work and identify all components needed for a winning estimate.
Build Estimates from the Ground Up: Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, research material pricing, calculate labor man-hours, and assess equipment costs to create accurate, competitive bids.
Leverage Data for Smarter Bids: Research and analyze historical data—including purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity reports—to establish benchmarks and best practices for future estimates.
Collaborate on Bid Strategies: Contribute to the preparation of complete bid package documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with project requirements.
Adapt & Contribute: Take on additional estimating or preconstruction tasks as assigned, supporting the overall success of the estimating team.
Position Requirements :
What You Bring to the Table
Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred — or equivalent hands-on experience in commercial estimating.
Proven Experience: At least 2 years of commercial estimating success, with a track record of translating plans and drawings into accurate, competitive bids.
Technical Fluency: Skilled in reading, interpreting, and responding to engineering drawings, technical plans, purchase orders, and contracts — all in clear, professional English.
Client & Stakeholder Communication: Comfortable engaging with customers, regulatory agencies, and business partners, providing clear and confident responses to inquiries.
Math & Measurement Mastery: Strong command of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, plus the ability to apply geometric formulas and equations to calculate areas, volumes, and quantities for take-offs.
Estimating Expertise: Solid understanding of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing, with the ability to balance accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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