Associate Estimator - Mission Critical

Construction Procurement Solutions, LLC; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer +

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects in Utah. You will collaborate with project teams to ensure cost accuracy across hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating and assist others with estimating tasks.

You will read plans, perform quantity take-offs, solicit subcontractor bids, and prepare bid formats and schedules. Strong communication and software skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred knowledge of Destini Estimator, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other latest software.
• Preferred knowledge of On Screen Take-off.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Basic understanding of construction practices and methods.
• Familiarity with Revit and Primavera is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estimating

Bid coordination

Communication

Deadline management

Contract reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

On Screen Take-off

Revit

Primavera

Microsoft Office

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 (Work, 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.