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Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction lists this Chief Estimator opportunity in draper, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Application Instructions
Ralph L Wadsworth is looking for a Chief Estimator to join their team in Draper, UT!
About Ralph L Wadsworth
For more than 50 years, RLW has delivered complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across the western United States. We are proud of our legacy of designing, innovating and building projects and careers. Our markets include Transportation, E-Infrastructure, Water Resources, Rail, Buildings & Geotechnical Solutions. We build and service the infrastructure that enables our economy to run, our people to move and our country to grow.
Why Top Preconstruction Leaders Choose RLW
At RLW, our Chief Estimators are not a back‑office function. It is a critical position within the company responsible for accuracy, critical thinking and the ability to be a leader.
You’ll Be
Influencing which projects we pursue — and why
Driving 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 Leadership
Our 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 work
Design‑Build (DB), Progressive Design‑Build (PDB), CM/GC and Traditional Bid‑Build Projects
Contracts ranging from $10M to $1B+
A collaborative culture where preconstruction and field operations truly work as one team
If you’re passionate about building winning strategies — not just winning bids — this is where you want to be. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for performance, accuracy, mentorship and market positioning. The 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 Responsibilities
Leadership & Development
Lead the overall estimating and preconstruction strategy
Provide engaged training and mentoring of staff
Partner with Leadership to identify market opportunities and pursuit strategy
Mentor and develop Senior and Junior Estimators
Lead by example to create a culture of accountability, precision, and collaboration
Ownership of Pursuits
Oversee complex infrastructure pursuits including estimates and proposal support with engineering/marketing departments
Guide bottoms‑up estimate development with a hands‑on approach
Lead internal bid reviews and client presentations
Ensure competitive pursuits through development of innovation & strategy
Operational Alignment
Work closely with Field Operations to validate and implement pursuit assumptions through extended field involvement
Understand industry production history and current best practices
Perform constructability reviews with Field Operations
Position Requirements
Who you Are
10+ years of civil, concrete, earthwork, underground, PCCP, geotechnical, site development and/or similar estimating experience
Proven experience leading pursuits and estimates in the $20M–$100M+ range
Expert in bottom‑up estimating and subject‑matter expert in one or more RLW market sectors
Expert in analyzing alternate methods, sequencing, phasing and quantification
Experience with public, private and alternative delivery projects
Expertise in tools such as Bid2Win, HCSS HeavyBid, Primavera/Planera, AGTEK, Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley, Tekla, Building Connected or similar design and construction software packages
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar field
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
draper, UT, 84020, US
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