Cost Estimator

Department: Transportation

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT

Description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Cost Estimator you will provide estimates, cost control strategies, cost forecasting, constructability reviews, and risk analysis for Heavy Highways and Heavy Civil infrastructure projects. Remote and part-time work available, but candidate must live in the Wasatch Front/Northern Utah area.

Responsibilities, Expectations, and Duties:

• Develop conceptual, historical, and production-based estimates for Heavy Highway and Heavy Civil infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with industry contacts to maintain knowledge of current pricing and bidding conditions to aid in the development of project budgets
• Provides estimates, cost control strategies, cost forecasting, constructability reviews, and risk analysis for construction projects
• Maintains files of project estimates and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution
• Work individually and with project teams to assist clients with estimating services (both pre and post letting) during plan and specification development and change order negotiations
  
  

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• BS in Engineering, Construction, or related field plus 3 years’ experience OR more than 7 years’ experience in heavy civil estimating, construction management, field engineering, and/or estimating
• Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid and/or other estimating software applications
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with project teams and owner’s representatives
• Knowledge of state and local construction specifications and software systems
  
  

Benefits

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status