Commercial Estimator - Hard-Bid & Design-Build

Layton Construction; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction in Sandy, UT is hiring an Estimator to prepare estimates for various commercial projects. You will read contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, and price information, while soliciting bids from subs and suppliers and assisting with bid proposals.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering or construction management background, at least 1 year of estimating experience, and strong Excel/Timberline skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 1+ year of estimating experience for commercial construction.
• Proficient in Timberline and Excel.
• Proficient in Word; able to read contract documents.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for potential projects using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Read and understand contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).
• Perform quantity take-offs, organize and price information.
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicate with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepare estimate formats for general conditions, bid analysis, etc.
• Assist with bid proposals and outline schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure work

Reading contract docs

Education

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

Tools

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

Layton Construction in Sandy, UT is hiring an Estimator to prepare estimates for various commercial projects. You will read contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, and price information, while soliciting bids from subs and suppliers and assisting with bid proposals.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering or construction management background, at least 1 year of estimating experience, and strong Excel/Timberline skills.