Estimator - Mission Critical

Big-D Careers; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical & Dental InsurancePremium

HSA with employer contribution

401k with Match

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Big-D Construction is seeking an Estimator - Mission Critical to join our Salt Lake City team. This role focuses on defining scopes, bidding, and coordinating with subcontractors to develop cost-effective estimates using Timberline and OST.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in construction management or engineering and have 3+ years of estimator experience in construction, with Utah market knowledge. Great benefits and a collaborative culture are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or similar degree
• 3+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
• Construction field experience preferred
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope and selects subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator
• Develops relationships with subcontractors and considers those relationships when making decisions
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs
• Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Timberline
• Successful in hard bidding projects, organizes scopes of work in Bid Day program
• Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM Process
• Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget
• Clearly communicates with subcontractors scheduling expectations
• Understands means and methods of construction and labor productivity rates
• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
• Understands VE process and participates in working sessions
• Follows Big-D’s mission and policies; benefits listed include health and retirement options

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff

Clear written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Industry knowledge and market sense

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Timberline

OnScreen Takeoff (OST)

Bluebeam

Bid Day program

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Estimator - Mission Critical. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Construction, is looking for an Estimator - Mission Critical to join our Mission Critical team based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
• 3+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
• Construction field experience preferred
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Critical Skills:

• Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
• Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff (OST)
• Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
• Profit oriented
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Work well in a team environment
• Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:

(other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator
• Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs
• Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Timberline
• Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work in Bid Day program
• Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget.
• Clearly communicates with subcontractors scheduling expectations.
• Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
• Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
• Understands VE process and participate in working sessionCall subcontractors and develops interest in projects
• Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
• Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
• Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures
• Free Medical & DentalInsurance premiums
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays

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