Associate Estimator: Civil Construction Bids & Takeoffs

Layton Construction Company; Phoenix (AZ); 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 

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction Company is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and support the project team in ensuring cost accuracy.

You will assist with hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating, read contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, and solicit bids from subs and suppliers. Strong communication and software skills are essential for timely bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of industry software such as Destini Estimator, BlueBeam, Assemble and take-off tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and design/estimation software.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents (plans, specs, addenda).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for various projects using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Read and understand contract documents (plans, specs & addenda).
• Perform quantity take-offs, organize and price information.
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; clarify pricing.
• Prepare estimate formats for general conditions, bidding, takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Assist with bid proposal preparation and outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Support staff with special estimating projects.

Skills

Communication

Under pressure

Reading contracts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (civil eng / construction mgmt)

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Excel

Revit

Primavera

Job description

Layton Construction Company is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and support the project team in ensuring cost accuracy.

You will assist with hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating, read contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, and solicit bids from subs and suppliers. Strong communication and software skills are essential for timely bids.