Estimator for Mission-Critical Construction Bids

STO Building Group; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 〉

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Job summary

STO Building Group is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for varied projects, collaborating with project teams to ensure cost accuracy and assisting other estimators and managers in estimating tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual approaches, reading contract documents, performing quantity take-offs, and coordinating with subcontractors to obtain bids and pricing information.

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.

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.

Job description

STO Building Group is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for varied projects, collaborating with project teams to ensure cost accuracy and assisting other estimators and managers in estimating tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual approaches, reading contract documents, performing quantity take-offs, and coordinating with subcontractors to obtain bids and pricing information.