Associate Estimator - Mission Critical

STO Building Group Careers; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects, share cost accuracy with the project team, and assist other estimators and managers in estimating tasks.

You will read contracts, perform quantity take-offs, solicit bids, price subcontractor scopes, and develop bid formats and outlines. A civil engineering or construction management background is preferred, with knowledge of estimating software such as Destini, BlueBeam, and On Screen Take-off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent education/experience.
• Preferred knowledge of estimating software and MS Office suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Champions 'The Layton Way' and delivers predictable outcomes for internal and external teams.
• Ensures construction with integrity by focusing on safety and quality.
• Assists in preparing estimates using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specs, addenda).
• Performs quantity take-offs and prices information.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicates pricing information with subs and suppliers.
• Prepares estimate formats for general conditions, bidding, and bid analysis.
• Assists with bid proposals and outline schedules.
• Supports staff on special estimating projects.

Skills

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

On Screen Take-off

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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 other 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.