Application InstructionsRalph L Wadsworth is looking for a Chief Estimator to join their team in Draper, UT!
You'll be:
- Influencing which projects we pursue - and why
- Driving innovation to the benefit of our clients through various collaborative delivery methods (DB, PDB & CM/GC)
- Shaping RLW's long-term development by tracking opportunities, market trends & mentoring your team.
- Partnering directly with Clients, Designers, Trade Partners, Operations and Executive Leadership
Our Preconstruction teams work on highly complex projects across multiple market segments in the West. That means exposure to:
- A mix of Public and Private infrastructure work
- Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build(PDB), CM/GC and Traditional Bid-Build Projects
- Contracts ranging from $10M to $1B+
- A collaborative culture where preconstruction and field operations truly work as one team
If you're passionate about building winning strategies - not just winning bids - this is where you want to be. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for performance, accuracy, mentorship and market positioning.
The Chief Estimator plays a critical role in helping lead RLW's estimating function and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on market strategy, pursuit selection, and long-term business growth.Position DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Development- Lead the overall estimating and preconstruction strategy
- Provides engaged training and mentoring of staff
- Partner with Leadership to identify market opportunities and pursuit strategy
- Mentor and develop Senior and Junior Estimators
- Lead by example to creates a culture of accountability, precision, and collaboration
Ownership of Pursuits- Oversee complex infrastructure pursuits including estimates and proposal support with engineering/marketing departments
- Guide bottoms-up estimate development with a hands-on approach
- Lead internal bid reviews and client presentations
- Ensure competitive pursuits through development of innovation & strategy
Operational Alignment- Work closely with Field Operations to validate and implement pursuit assumptions through extended field involvement
- Understanding of industry production history and current best practices
- Ability to perform constructability reviews with Field Operations
Position RequirementsWho you Are- 10+ years of civil, concrete, earthwork, underground, PCCP, geotechnical, site development and/or similar estimating experience
- Proven experience leading pursuits and estimates in the $20M-$100M+ range
- Expert in bottom-up estimating and subject matter expert in one or more RLW market sectors
- Expert in analyzing alternate methods, sequencing, phasing and quantification
- Experience with public, private and alternative delivery projects
- Expertise in tools such as Bid2Win, HCSS HeavyBid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley, Tekla, Building Connected or similar design and construction software packages
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar field
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