Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist

Trilon Group•Cottonwood Heights, UT

53d•$140,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

This role is for an experienced construction professional seeking a more flexible, strategic role focused on strategy, planning, and problem-solving rather than daily field emergencies. The Structures Cost Estimator / Constructability Specialist will translate knowledge of how projects are built into reliable estimates, identify risk, perform constructability evaluations, and help project teams make better decisions before construction begins. The position is remote and part-time work eligible, but the candidate must live in the Wasatch Front or Northern Utah area.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Construction, or related field plus 7 years’ experience OR more than 15 years’ experience in structural 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

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual, historical, and production-based estimates for Structural 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 structural 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