Estimator

The Heavy Civil Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates and bid packages for heavy civil construction projects, including earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, and related infrastructure. This role entails analyzing plans, specifications, and project documentation to determine scope, materials, labor, equipment, production rates, risk exposure, and overall project costs. The Heavy Civil Estimator plays a key role in bid strategy, profitability analysis, and successful project turnover to operations. Experience with heavy civil estimating is required, and experience with Alternative Delivery proposal submission is preferred.

Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Whitaker Holdings encompasses multiple companies, including Whitaker Construction, DasCo of Idaho, Advanced Cable Technology, and Bighorn Traffic Services. Operating across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, our companies are united by four core values — Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team — which guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver quality results on some of the most challenging projects in the region.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to the list below.

• Learn and apply company estimating policies and procedures.


• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site evaluations.


• Analyze plans, specifications, and reports to prepare detailed quantity take-offs.


• Develop labor, material, and equipment cost estimates using company software (B2W estimating software experience is a bonus).


• Compare take-off quantities to bid forms to ensure accuracy.


• Solicit and compile subcontractor and supplier quotes.


• Submit RFIs and clarify discrepancies with owners, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.


• Evaluate alternative construction methods and cost-saving opportunities.


• Assess project risk exposure and profitability.


• Participate in bid reviews and ensure timely submission of complete bids.


• Coordinate successful handoff of awarded projects to Project Managers.


• Assist with change order pricing preparation during construction.


• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors.


• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum 5 years of heavy civil construction estimating experience; 10 or more years preferred.


• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, production rates, and cost controls, including earthwork, roadway, dam, and landfill construction.


• Proven ability to manage multiple bids of varying size and complexity.


• Advanced knowledge of reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and contracts.


• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.


• Experience with Coins, B2W, AGTEK, On-Screen Takeoff, Primavera P6, Trimble Business Center, or similar estimating software.


• Experience with risk analysis and value engineering.


• Experience with proposal writing and alternative delivery proposal submission.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours to meet bid deadlines.


• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch.


• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.


• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and job site environments.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.


• Competitive wages.


• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance.


• 401K and Match.


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• Paid Holidays.


• Paid Personal Days.


• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing).


• Referral Bonuses.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.