Build Your Estimating Career on the Biggest Concrete Projects in the West

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction (RLW) has spent 50+ years building the bridges, highways, and massive concrete structures that define the western U.S. As part of the Sterling Infrastructure family, we offer the stability of a national builder with the tight-knit, high-energy feel of a regional team.

If you’re an up-and-coming estimator who’s hungry to learn, grow fast, and work on projects that actually matter — this is where your career takes off.

Why Junior Estimators Love RLW

1. You grow fast — you’ll be trained by some of the top concrete estimators in the region, working on real bids from day one.
2. You work on big, meaningful projects - from multi-level parking structures to massive concrete water tanks and complex wastewater treatment facilities that challenge you to grow.
3. Your ideas actually matter — you’re not “just a junior.” You’re part of the bid team and your work impacts whether we win.
4. Real career path — Junior Estimator ? Estimator ? Senior Estimator ? Preconstruction Leader.
5. Tools, tech, and mentorship that help you master concrete estimating the right way.

This role is perfect for someone who’s motivated, curious, and ready to build a long-term career in preconstruction.

Bottom Line

If you’re hungry, motivated, and ready to learn concrete estimating from the ground up — RLW gives you the projects, training, and career trajectory you won’t find anywhere else.

What You’ll Do

1. Assist with reviewing plans, specs, and project requirements.
2. Perform concrete quantity takeoffs and help develop accurate cost estimates.
3. Research pricing for materials, vendors, equipment, and subcontractors.
4. Help assemble portions of bid packages and proposal documents.
5. Learn the “why” behind estimating — how to think through labor, productivity, risk, and competitiveness.
6. Support the estimating team wherever needed as you grow your skills.

What You Bring

1. A degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
2. 2–4 years of related experience (internships, field roles, or coursework count!).
3. Ability to read basic plans or eagerness to learn quickly.
4. Strong math and problem-solving skills.
5. A proactive, “put me in coach” attitude and desire to build a long-term estimating career.
6. Curiosity about how concrete structures are built and priced.

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.