Estimator- LCH

STO Building Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer:

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for commercial and industrial projects. The role requires reading contract documents, performing quantity takeoffs, and delivering accurate bids with value-engineering insights.

You will collaborate with architects and owners to support preconstruction through to bid submittal. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years in estimating and be proficient with Timberline, Excel, and Word; familiarity with AutoCAD or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction-related field or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience in estimating commercial and/or industrial construction projects with hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Proficient in Timberline and Excel; working knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Analyzes contract documents and offers value-engineering and life-cycle cost options.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Prepares bid proposals for submittal and attends owner meetings during estimate development.
• Initiates schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

An Estimator prepares estimates for various projects, shares responsibility for cost accuracy with the project team and assists other estimators and managers in all types of estimating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Reads, understands, and offers improvements to the contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda). Offers Value-Engineering and Life-Cycle cost options for review.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Understands the difference between the narrow focus of just cost estimating services and the broader scope of preconstruction services.
• Works well with Architects and Owners and provides leadership in the preconstruction process and demonstrates best practices throughout preconstruction.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers. Creates listings of appropriate contacts for specific projects.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information. Determines the suitability and competitive stance of subs and suppliers.
• Prepares and analyzes estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Is responsible for the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
• Attends Owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Initiates various special projects related to estimating.
• Assists and guides staff towards completion of special projects.
• Initiates schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 year experience in estimating commercial and/or industrial 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 is 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.