Estimator - Mission Critical

Layton Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 0

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for various projects, using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual approaches. You will read plans and specs, perform quantity take-offs and price data, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent, with at least 1 year estimating experience and proficiency in Timberline, Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 1 year experience estimating commercial construction projects (hard-bid, design-build, conceptual).
• Proficient in Timberline and Excel; working knowledge of Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for potential projects using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Read and interpret contract documents (plans, specs & addenda).
• Perform quantity take-offs and price information; organize data.
• Solicit bids and quotes from subs and suppliers; clarify pricing.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelors in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

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