Sr Commercial Concrete Estimator
Sterling Construction - Draper, UT
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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. What You Bring to the Table * Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred - or equivalent hands-on experience in commercial estimating. * Proven Experience: At least 5 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. 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. #LI-DJ1
Created: 2026-04-02