Concrete Estimator

47G; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental for you and family

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k with match

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance & Disability paid byBig

Job summary

Big-D Self-Perform in Salt Lake City, UT or Tempe, AZ seeks a Concrete Estimator to support the preconstruction team by delivering accurate, well-organized concrete estimates. The role is ideal for someone who understands construction documents and wants to grow within a collaborative preconstruction team.

You will perform takeoffs, price concrete items, and use Tekla and On-Screen Takeoff. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental for you and family, HSA with Employer contribution, 401k

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform accurate takeoffs and organize estimate data.
• Coordinate with vendors for pricing on concrete items.
• Enter quantities into estimating software using historical data.
• Lead estimate review meetings with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Request and analyze pricing from vendors for concrete related items.
• Complete accurate takeoffs using Tekla (3D) and On-Screen Takeoff (2D).
• Organize and enter quantities into estimating software.
• Analyze project constraints affecting production rates.
• Support project team with turnover and forecast meetings.

Skills

Project docs reading

Takeoffs/estimating

Time management

Pricing knowledge

MS Office

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

CAD/Revit/Tekla

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Tekla

Revit

CAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Big-D Self-Perform is looking for a dynamic Concrete Estimator to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT or Tempe, AZ. This role will help support the preconstruction team by helping develop accurate, well-organized estimates for concrete scopes. This role is ideal for an estimator who understands construction documents and is looking to grow within a collaborative preconstruction team.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience in construction estimating or similar preconstruction role
• Experience in the concrete industry is preferred but not required. We are willing to train and develop the right individual who is wanting to grow.

Critical Skills:

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics and skills:

• Ability to read and understand project documents including drawings, specifications, and others
• Experience performing accurate takeoffs and organizing estimate information
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work on more than one project at a time
• General understanding of construction pricing and market conditions
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Proficient in On-Screen Takeoff and other estimating software
• Experience with 3D modeling software (CAD, Revit, Tekla, etc) is a plus
• Clear written and verbal communication and a collaborative mindset

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Request and analyze pricing from vendors for concrete related items (i.e. ready mixed concrete & reinforcing)
• Complete accurate takeoffs of concrete related items using Tekla (3D) and On-Screen Takeoff (2D)
• Organize and enter quantities into estimating software using historical production rates
• Analyze and understand project specific constraint that might have an impact on historical production rates
• Schedule and run estimate review meetings with project team members
• Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively to the project team
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
• Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures.
• 100% of your medical and dental insurance for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution
• 401k w/ match
• Mental Health/Wellness Program
• Life Insurance &Disability paid for by Big-D
• Voluntary supplemental plans available to sign up for as well.
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

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