Estimator

Layton Construction; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer/2

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Layton Construction in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare estimates for commercial, high-rise or healthcare projects and to collaborate with the project team to ensure cost accuracy. You will read contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, and develop bid formats.

The role requires leading preconstruction efforts, offering value-engineering options, and soliciting bids from subs while meeting tight deadlines and coordinating with architects and owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field (or equivalent).
• At least 4 years of estimating experience on commercial, high-rise/hospitality, or healthcare projects.
• 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 and communicate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction practices and methods.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Primavera systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Offers Value-Engineering and Life-Cycle cost options for review.
• Reads, understands, and improves contract documents; prepares bid proposals.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; maintains contact lists.
• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Leads and guides staff on special estimating projects.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Communication

Preconstruction coordination

Value Engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field

Tools

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Primavera

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.

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.
• 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 4 year experience in estimating commercial, high-rise/hospitality, or healthcare 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

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.