Estimator

Layton Construction; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer?"

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and collaborate with project teams to ensure cost accuracy. The role supports other estimators and managers across estimating tasks.

You will read contract documents, offer value engineering, perform quantity take-offs, and prepare bid proposals for submittal while coordinating with architects and owners during the preconstruction phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction 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.
• Excellent working knowledge of Timberline and Excel software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or 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.
• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Reads, understands, and offers improvements to the contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda). Offers Value-Engineering and Life-Cycle cost options for review.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Understands the difference between the narrow focus of just cost estimating services and the broader scope of preconstruction services.
• Works well with Architects and Owners and provides leadership in the preconstruction process and demonstrates best practices throughout preconstruction.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers. Creates listings of appropriate contacts for specific projects.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information. Determines the suitability and competitive stance of subs and suppliers.
• Prepares and analyzes estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Is responsible for the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
• Attends Owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Initiates various special projects related to estimating.
• Assists and guides staff towards completion of special projects.
• Initiates schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Effective communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field

Tools

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION 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.

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

• 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.
• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Reads, understands, and offers improvements to the contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda). Offers Value-Engineering and Life-Cycle cost options for review.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Understands the difference between the narrow focus of just cost estimating services and the broader scope of preconstruction services.
• Works well with Architects and Owners and provides leadership in the preconstruction process and demonstrates best practices throughout preconstruction.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers. Creates listings of appropriate contacts for specific projects.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information. Determines the suitability and competitive stance of subs and suppliers.
• Prepares and analyzes estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Is responsible for the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
• Attends Owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Initiates various special projects related to estimating.
• Assists and guides staff towards completion of special projects.
• Initiates schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction 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.
• Excellent working knowledge of Timberline and Excel software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Primavera systems preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.