Cost Estimator

  • HDR
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Full Time

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves\: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story\: ' https\://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Estimator I, we'll count on you to:
  • Develop, evaluate, compile, and present scope and cost data for construction and project estimates
  • Work on estimates that may be order of magnitude for planning purposes, preliminary for evaluation/study purposes, or definitive for proposal or proposal comparison purposes
  • Demonstrate understanding and ability to interrupt construction plans and specifications with respect to preparing cost estimates
  • Take responsibility for completeness and accuracy of estimates within defined parameters
  • Work on estimates that may reflect any part or total project, or changes to the project
  • Coordinate with design and construction staff to obtain estimate scope and schedule data upon which to base estimates
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications (one or more): AEP, CCT, CEP, CACM, CMIT, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, EIT
  • Ability to interpret construction schedules


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Fundamental knowledge of General Contracting, EPC construction methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to general construction industry methods, terminology, working practices and organizational structure
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, cost estimating and project control software
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Job ID: 490031800
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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