Estimator

Jimmy Jazz; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP/Profit Sharing

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator in Salt Lake City, UT to join an employee-owned team. You will send bid invitations, coordinate with subcontractors, prepare quantity take-offs, and estimate costs with strong data organization.

We offer ESOP benefits and a comprehensive benefits package as part of our employee-focused culture. Prior GC estimating experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Two years or more in estimations or preconstruction in construction.

Responsibilities

• Send bid invitations and follow up with subcontractors for billing.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and input to pricing sheet.
• Estimate costs of goods or services and coordinate with project team.
• Create and maintain organized estimate files and analyze financial data.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

ViewPoint

Pricing sheets

Job description

• Location 5181 W Amelia Earhart Dr,Salt Lake City, UT, 84116,United States
• Job Category Construction
• Employee Type Exempt

Description

Do you want to be part of an award-winning team? Come join Jacobsen – an employee-owned company that has spent the last 100 years working on our greatest passion – building the places where life happens. As an Estimator, you will make a significant impact on some of the best projects in the market. As you do so, we’ll focus on your professional growth and development, offering on-the-job coaching and valuable experiences to enhance your skills and competencies. Along with all of our employee-owners, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that rewards your contributions and dedication.

Your Day to Day

• Send bid invitations and follow up with subcontractors for billing.
• Organize, update and submit prequalification data as required
• Prepare quantity take-offs for self-perform work and input to pricing sheet
• Estimate costs of goods or services
• Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations
• Create and maintain organized estimate files
• Analyze business financial data
• Prepare financial documents as instructed
• Support estimators as required
• Performs all other duties as assigned

How You Contribute

• Perform thorough, detailed and accurate analysis on all assignments
• Accurately enter data and track information in ViewPoint and other project tracking systems
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal communications to ensure understanding of estimates in the bid process, with project managers as well as with vendors/sub-contractors
• Utilize strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure project information is complete, well ordered and finished according to standards
• Be able to accept constructive criticism and deal effectively with high-stress situation

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Building Science or other equivalent program is preferred
• One to two years of similar experience including internships or working with another general contractor in the construction industry is required

Summary

Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process.

• Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan).
• Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs.
• Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment.
• Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements.

Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer

We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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