Chief Estimator- Heavy Civil / Highway

Draper, UtahFull TimeThe Chief Estimator is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving estimating strategy, influencing project selection, and supporting long-term business growth. This is not a back-office function—this role directly partners with executive leadership, clients, and operations teams to shape project pursuits and deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.This position requires deep expertise in heavy civil construction estimating, strong leadership presence, and the ability to guide teams through complex, high-value infrastructure projects.You'll be:Influencing which projects we pursue — and whyDriving 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 LeadershipOur 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 workDesign-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build(PDB), CM/GC and Traditional Bid-Build ProjectsContracts ranging from $10M to $1B+A collaborative culture where preconstruction and field operations truly work as one teamThe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & DevelopmentLead the overall estimating and preconstruction strategyProvides engaged training and mentoring of staffPartner with Leadership to identify market opportunities and pursuit strategyMentor and develop Senior and Junior EstimatorsOperational AlignmentWho you AreSkills and Certifications Lead by example to creates a culture of accountability, precision, and collaboration Ownership of PursuitsOversee complex infrastructure pursuits including estimates and proposal support with engineering/marketing departmentsGuide bottoms-up estimate development with a hands-on approachLead internal bid reviews and client presentationsEnsure competitive pursuits through development of innovation & strategyWork closely with Field Operations to validate and implement pursuit assumptions through extended field involvementUnderstanding of industry production history and current best practicesAbility to perform constructability reviews with Field Operations10+ years of civil, concrete, earthwork, underground, PCCP, geotechnical, site development and/or similar estimating experienceProven experience leading pursuits and estimates in the $20M-$100M+ rangeExpert in bottom-up estimating and subject matter expert in one or more RLW market sectorsExpert in analyzing alternate methods, sequencing, phasing and quantificationExperience with public, private and alternative delivery projectsExpertise in tools such as Bid2Win, HCSS HeavyBid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodeck Civil 3D, Bentley, Tekla, Building Connected or similar design and construction software packagesBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar field Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Manageme Expertise in tools such as Bid2Win, HCSS HeavyBid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodeck Civil 3D, B Expert in bottom-up estimating and subject matter expert in one or more RLW market sectorsRecruiter Submission Template -Full Name:Degree Major with University and Completion Year:Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or related field? (Yes/No - provide details):Total Years of Experience in Heavy Civil Estimating:Do you have experience leading large-scale infrastructure estimating pursuits ($20M-$100M+ projects)? (Yes/No - provide details):Do you have experience in heavy civil scopes such as earthwork, concrete, underground utilities, PCCP, geotechnical, or site development? (Yes/No - explain):Do you have experience with alternative delivery methods (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM/GC, Bid-Build)? (Yes/No - explain):Do you have strong expertise in bottom-up estimating, cost modeling, and constructability analysis? (Yes/No - explain):Do you have experience using estimating tools such as HCSS HeavyBid, Bid2Win, Primavera, AGTEK, Civil 3D, Bentley, or similar? (Yes/No - specify tools):Do you have experience working with public and private infrastructure projects? (Yes/No - explain):Do you have experience collaborating with field operations, executive leadership, and clients for pursuit strategy? (Yes/No - explain):Do you have experience mentoring and leading estimating teams? (Yes/No - explain):Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:Contact Number:Email ID:LinkedIn Profile URL:Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):Notice Period (in weeks):Current Work Authorization Status:Expected Salary:Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Draper, Utah / commute?