Estimator - Mission Critical

STO Building Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer0

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction in Nashville is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for a range of projects and to support cost accuracy with the project team. You will perform quantity take-offs, price information, and bid analysis while coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers.

The role requires reading contract documents, preparing bid formats, and assisting other estimators and managers on estimating tasks to ensure competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in civil engineering or construction management.
• At least 1 year of estimating experience on commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Timberline and Excel for estimating and pricing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and related office software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of construction practices and methods.

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 general conditions, bid analysis and related areas.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD or 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.