Estimator

Big-D Companies; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical & Dental Insurance even {

Job summary

Big-D Construction in Lindon, UT is seeking an Estimator to join our team of construction professionals.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and presenting estimates, coordinating subcontractors, and supporting bid activities across multiple project types. Strong knowledge of CM processes and budgeting is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience estimating commercial or residential construction projects for a General Contractor.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Timberline experience preferred.
• Free Medical & Dental Insurance even for Family plans; HSA with employer contribution; 401k with Match; Long-Term & Short-Term Disability; Life Insurance; PTO & Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope; solicits and selects subcontractors.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs.
• Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates.
• Successful in hard bidding projects; organizes scopes of work.
• Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc).
• Understands means and methods of construction; knows labor productivity rates.
• Understands CPM Scheduling and translates into construction budget.
• Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor.
• Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types.
• Knows typical system costs for foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.
• Understands VE process and can lead a working session.
• Has developed important relationships with subcontractors for winning work.
• Proficient in presenting estimates to an owner.
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating

Budgeting

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Estimator. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Construction has an opportunity for an Estimator to join our team of construction professionals in Lindon, UT.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs
• Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates
• Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work
• Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget.
• Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
• Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget.
• Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
• Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
• Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.
• Understands VE process and can lead a working session
• Has developed important relationships with subcontractors that helps in winning work
• Proficient in presenting estimates to an owner.
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or other related field
• 3-5 years of experience estimating commercial or residential construction projects for a General Contractor
• Excellent attention to detail
• Timberline experience preferred
• Free Medical & Dental Insurance even for Family plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO & Holidays

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