Commercial Interiors Estimator – Preconstruction & Bids

CP Build Enterprises; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CP Build is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its Salt Lake City team. You will review drawings and specifications to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates for new projects, and you will work closely with the Business Development team to prepare budgets and quotes.

The role involves leading bid preparation, coordinating price packages with suppliers and subcontractors, and generating quantity take-offs for cabinets, countertops, lighting, fixtures, and more.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Commercial Construction
• 2+ years of experience as an Estimator, or a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Ability to interact with owners, contractors, designers, and subcontractors on budgets, proposals, bids, and value engineering options
• Excellent time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities and challenges daily
• Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude
• Proficient with Excel and a working knowledge of MS Office
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and follow-through
• Team-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze drawings and specifications to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates on new projects presented and vetted by the Business Development team
• Prepare budgets and quotes for projects of varying sizes, complexity, and type; work closely with Business Development throughout
• Prepare conceptual proposals with minimal project information
• Provide preconstruction services, including estimating shop drawing milestones, value engineering, constructability, schedule review, and identifying long-lead items
• Lead bid preparation (in conjunction with Business Development) and consistently meet submission deadlines
• Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers, and architects; revise pricing as needed
• Generate quantity take-offs for elements including cabinets, countertops, lighting, plumbing fixtures, flooring, bath accessories, mirrors, and more

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Pressure handling

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

CP Build is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its Salt Lake City team. You will review drawings and specifications to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates for new projects, and you will work closely with the Business Development team to prepare budgets and quotes.

The role involves leading bid preparation, coordinating price packages with suppliers and subcontractors, and generating quantity take-offs for cabinets, countertops, lighting, fixtures, and more.