Associate Estimator - Mission Critical

STO Building Group; Nashville (TN); 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-m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects, supporting cost accuracy with the project team. You will read contracts, perform quantity take-offs, and help prepare bid proposals for submittal.

Ideal candidates will assist staff on special estimating projects and coordinate with subs, suppliers, and internal teams while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of estimating software and MS Office applications.
• Ability to read contracts, plans, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for projects using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual methods.
• Perform quantity take-offs and price information for bids.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers and clarify pricing.
• Prepare bid formats and assist with bid submissions.
• Develop outline project schedules and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline pressure handling

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

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, 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.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi‑unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com.