Associate Estimator: Mission-Critical Projects

Layton Construction Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Parking

Job summary

Layton Construction Company seeks an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and collaborate with project teams to ensure cost accuracy and bid integrity.

You will perform quantity take-offs, bid preparation, and coordination with subs, using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating techniques. Read and interpret contract documents and price accordingly.

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.
• Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Primavera systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure

Bid preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

On Screen Take-off

Revit

Primavera

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Layton Construction Company seeks an Associate Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and collaborate with project teams to ensure cost accuracy and bid integrity.

You will perform quantity take-offs, bid preparation, and coordination with subs, using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating techniques. Read and interpret contract documents and price accordingly.