Associate Estimator - Bid & Cost Estimation Specialist

Abbott; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and support the estimating team in achieving cost accuracy. You will perform quantity takeoffs, read contract documents, solicit bids from subcontractors, and help develop bid proposals while maintaining schedule commitments and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and has working knowledge of Destini Estimator, BlueBeam,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Estimating software and MS Office.
• Knowledge of contracts, plans, specs and addenda.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for diverse projects and assist with cost accuracy.
• Read and interpret contract documents (plans, specs & addenda).
• Perform quantity take-offs and price information organization.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers and clarify pricing.
• Prepare bid formats and assist with bid proposals and schedules.
• Support project teams and other estimators on estimating tasks.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Effective communication

Pressure management

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Office

Revit

Primavera

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and support the estimating team in achieving cost accuracy. You will perform quantity takeoffs, read contract documents, solicit bids from subcontractors, and help develop bid proposals while maintaining schedule commitments and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and has working knowledge of Destini Estimator, BlueBeam,