Senior Estimator - Civil Division

Flare Construction, LLC • Murray, UT

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About The Position

The Senior Estimator leads the development of accurate, competitive cost estimates for Flare Construction’s Civil Division, from quantity takeoff through bid submission. The role prices right-of-way development, substation sitework, datacenter earthwork, and general site development projects. It finalizes bid packages, guides pricing decisions, and mentors other estimators, using real production data to help set projects up for success.

Flare Construction, LLC, a Quanta Services Company, is a full-service contractor providing heavy, civil, industrial, and energy construction and maintenance services, as well as environmental and reclamation services. Established in 1976, it serves customers primarily in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada. The company emphasizes long-term employees, exceptional workmanship, responsiveness to customers, and a strong commitment to safety.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of civil construction estimating experience; the scope and complexity of prior bids will be considered.
• Working knowledge of HeavyBid or equivalent heavy civil estimating software and digital takeoff tools.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, utility, and site development methods and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Ability to manage multiple bids at once, with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 10 required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in power transmission ROW, substation, or datacenter civil construction.
• Familiarity with the HCSS suite (HeavyBid, HeavyJob), ECOSys, and JDE.
• Experience within a Quanta Services operating company or similar infrastructure organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• OSHA 30.
• A professional estimating certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead HeavyBid estimates for earthwork, grading, drainage, access roads, aggregate, clearing, and SWPPP scopes.
• Perform and verify quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam, Trimble Business Center, and plan-based calculations.
• Apply and refine production rates from the division database, and direct updates using closeout data.
• Review and finalize bid packages, including assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Lead pricing sessions, risk reviews, and post-bid reviews, whether the bid is won or lost.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to confirm field conditions that affect pricing.
• Build cost code structures aligned with HeavyJob and ECOSys for handoff to project teams.
• Train and mentor estimators, and report bid status to division leadership.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a choice of PPO or high-deductible health plan (HDHP), including 100% coverage of in-network preventive care.
• Company contribution to a Health Savings Account available with HDHP options.
• Dental and vision coverage, including preventive, basic, and major dental care, orthodontia, and routine vision care.
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 4.5% of pay, immediate eligibility, and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary spouse and dependent life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal and financial consultations, and coaching.
• Telehealth, a nurse line, and health advocacy services.
• Vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED