Preconstruction Estimator

SIRQ Construction • Lehi, UT

18h

About The Position

Be the Face of SIRQ. Build What Matters.

At SIRQ, we’re entrepreneurs at heart — builders who believe the construction experience should be better for everyone involved. We are redefining what it feels like to partner with a contractor by doing what’s right, delivering exceptional service, and building lasting relationships rooted in trust and respect.

The team is growing to include another experienced Preconstruction Estimator, you’ll play a vital role at the very beginning of the build journey, shaping outcomes before a shovel ever hits the ground. If you’re someone who values accuracy, collaboration, transparency, and bringing creative solutions to the table, you’ll feel right at home here.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5 years of local estimating experience with a commercial general contractor.
• 15 years estimating experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to mentor, train, and support less-experienced team members in estimating processes, tools, and best practices.
• A leadership mindset and the confidence to represent SIRQ professionally with clients, design partners, and subcontractors.
• Experience across commercial, municipal, higher education, hospitality, and especially multifamily markets.
• Strong ability to read architectural and engineering drawings.
• An analytical, detail-oriented mindset with exceptional accuracy.
• Working knowledge of contracts and construction documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical proficiency in On Screen Take off RS Means, SmartBid and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with subcontractors and key industry partners.
• Staying current on market trends, material pricing, and construction cost fluctuations.
• Prepare conceptual and budgetary estimates as well as detailed final bid proposals.
• Ensure all budget quotes and proposals are complete, accurate, and professionally presented.
• Partner with clients and subcontractors to develop project estimates.
• Collaborate with the internal estimating team on project details and best practices.
• Review bid documents and ensure full compliance in all prepared estimates.
• Produce accurate quantity takeoffs and evaluate subcontractor bids/proposals.
• Review engineering and design specifications to identify cost-saving alternatives (Value Engineering).
• Support the full preconstruction cycle, from early conceptual analysis through final pricing.
• Serve as a trusted resource to both internal teams and external partners by providing expertise in preconstruction, costing, sequencing, and market analysis.
• Mentor, guide, and support junior estimators and project team members, helping develop their technical skills, judgment, and understanding of SIRQ’s standards and values.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Profit Sharing
• Full benefits package (100% paid employer medical premium)
• Because SIRQ operates as an S-Corp, team members have the opportunity to earn financial ownership in the company — reinforcing our commitment to an ownership culture and shared success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level