Estimator

STO Building Group Careers; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Layton Construction in Boise, Idaho seeks an Estimator to develop estimates for diverse projects, ensuring cost accuracy as part of the project team. You will assist other estimators and managers with various estimating tasks to secure favorable bids.

The role requires a Civil/Construction Management background with 2+ years of estimating experience in commercial or industrial sectors and willingness to relocate if needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating commercial/industrial construction

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estimating experience

Hard-bid estimating

Design-build estimating

Conceptual estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Summary

An 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 & Responsibilities

• Prepares 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 year experience in estimating commercial and/or industrial construction projects, showing competence in hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Relevant experience is going to be highly preferred
• Project size will be considered; ideally $20M or greater
• Local or open to relocation to either area

Benefits

The Company 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 an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.