Associate Estimator: Build Accurate Budgets & Bids

STO Building Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer ​

Paid time off

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transport

Job summary

STO Building Group is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse construction projects. You will share responsibility for cost accuracy with the project team and assist other estimators and managers in all estimating tasks, including read of contract documents and take-offs.

The role requires preparing estimates using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual methods, interfacing with subs, and assisting with bid proposals and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent
• Experience with estimating software such as Destini Estimator and design tools is preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to read contracts, plans, specifications and addenda
• Strong communication and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for projects using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating methods
• Read and understand contract documents, specs, and addenda
• Perform quantity take-offs, organize and price information
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare bid proposals and outline project schedules
• Assist staff on special estimating projects

Skills

Communication skills

Pressure under deadlines

Team collaboration

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

STO Building Group is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse construction projects. You will share responsibility for cost accuracy with the project team and assist other estimators and managers in all estimating tasks, including read of contract documents and take-offs.

The role requires preparing estimates using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual methods, interfacing with subs, and assisting with bid proposals and schedules.