Overview
Construction Estimator - Earthwork
Location: Orem, UT
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Job SummaryThe Construction Estimator prepares complete bid packages for heavy-civil projects with a primary focus on mass excavation and grading. You will lead takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, and pricing..
Key Responsibilities- Review drawings and specifications to define scope, quantities, and risk items.
- Perform detailed earthwork takeoffs (mass haul, shrink/swell, site balance).
- Build cost models in HCSS HeavyBid and maintain accurate production databases.
- Analyze material sources, haul routes, and equipment spreads (scrapers, trucks, dozers).
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Recommend design or means-and-methods alternatives to improve cost or constructability.
- Coordinate with operations, survey, and engineering during bid reviews.
- Mentor estimators and interns; share best practices and lessons learned.
- Support preconstruction and handoff meetings after successful bids.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of estimating experience for heavy-civil earthwork projects.
- In-depth knowledge of mass excavation, site balancing, and material shrink/swell factors.
- Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid; familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, Excel, and scheduling software.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced bid environment.
Why Work for WW Clyde?- Competitive Pay & Bonuses
- Benefits from Day 1: Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401(k) Match & Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Professional Development: Training, software tools, mentorship, and career growth paths
- Legacy & Stability: Nearly a century of heavy-civil excellence with a robust backlog of work
