Estimator - CSG

Layton Construction Company; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare estimates for various construction projects in Sandy, Utah. This role involves using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating methods.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, along with at least 1 year of experience in estimating commercial projects. Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in estimating commercial construction projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of Timberline and Excel software.
• Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates for potential projects using various estimating methods.
• Reads and understands contract documents including plans and specifications.
• Performs quantity take-offs and organizes pricing information.

Skills

Estimating commercial construction projects

Cost accuracy

Communication skills

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Timberline

Excel

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

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

• Prepares estimates for potential projects, using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes and prices information.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepares estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
• Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 1 year experience in estimating commercial 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.