Excavation Estimator/Project Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

About the Role:

Applied Ex Inc is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Excavation Estimator/Project Manager to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in bidding, winning, and delivering excavation projects from start to finish. If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment and love seeing projects come to life, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for excavation, grading, and earthwork projects
• Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop detailed scopes of work
• Manage multiple excavation projects simultaneously from pre-construction through completion
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate project conditions and requirements
• Track project budgets, schedules, and progress reports while communicating updates to stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, general contractors, and vendors

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in excavation, earthwork, or heavy civil construction estimating and/or project management
• Strong understanding of excavation methods, grading, utilities, and site development
• Proficiency with estimating software and takeoff tools (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and specifications
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead teams and manage client relationships
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites in and around Salt Lake City, UT

About Us:

Applied Ex Inc is a trusted excavation and site development contractor serving the Salt Lake City area and surrounding regions. We have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work on time and on budget, earning the loyalty of clients across residential, commercial, and civil sectors. Our team is our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a culture where skilled professionals can grow, succeed, and take pride in the work they do.