Associate Estimator - Mission Critical

Layton Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction in Nashville seeks an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for various projects, collaborate with project teams, and support estimators and managers across all estimating tasks.

The role involves reading contract documents, performing quantity take‑offs, and pricing information, while assisting with bid proposals and schedules. Strong software knowledge and deadline discipline are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• Preferred knowledge of Destini Estimator, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other latest software.
• Preferred knowledge of On Screen Take-off.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for 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 subs and suppliers.
• Communicate pricing questions with subs/suppliers.
• Prepare estimate formats (general conditions, general bidding, takeoffs, bid analysis).
• Assist with bid proposal preparation for submittal.
• Prepare outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Assist staff with special estimating projects.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Revit

Primavera

Job description

Summary

An Associate Estimator prepares estimates for various projects, shares responsibility for cost accuracy with project team and assists other estimators and managers in all types of estimating tasks.

Duties

• Champions "The Layton Way" by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that "Constructing with Integrity" is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Assists others in preparing estimates for potential projects, using hard‑bid, design‑build and conceptual estimating.
• Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).
• Performs quantity take‑offs, organizes and prices information.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepares estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
• Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred working knowledge of Destini Estimator software, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other latest software and technology.
• Preferred working knowledge of On Screen Take‑off.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Primavera systems preferred.

Benefits

Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long‑term Disability Insurance, Short‑term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.