Estimator

Big-D Construction; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical & Dental Insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account) witha0em

401k with Match

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Big-D Construction in Lindon, UT is seeking a dynamic Estimator to join our team of construction professionals. This role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates for commercial and residential projects, from initial concepts through CM process, with oversight from architects and engineers.

You will prepare quantity takeoffs, organize scopes of work, and present estimates to owners, while coordinating with subcontractors and project teams to keep budgets on track.

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.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Timberline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope, solicits and selects subcontractors.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing estimates.
• Participates in hard bidding projects and organizes scopes of work.
• Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM process with architects and engineers.
• Translates CPM scheduling into construction budget and communicates with subcontractors.
• Understands means and methods of construction and labor productivity rates.
• Knows unit costs of materials and labor, and overall SF costs for building types.
• Leads VE sessions and develops relationships to win work.
• Presents estimates to owners and participates in forecast meetings.

Skills

Estimating experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Timberline

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
• Good time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Timberline experience preferred

Benefits

• 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
• Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays