Estimator - Mission Critical

Layton Construction; Sandy (UT); 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"s

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for various projects, ensuring cost accuracy in collaboration with the project team. You will assist in all estimating tasks, support bid proposals, and help develop outline schedules.

The role requires a civil engineering or construction management background, 1+ year of estimate experience, and strong proficiency with Timberline and Excel. A solid understanding of bid processes and supplier communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 1 year experience in estimating commercial construction projects.
• Proficiency with Timberline and Excel, working knowledge of Word.
• Ability to read plans/specs/addenda and perform quantity takeoffs.

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, bidding, takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Assists with bid proposals and outline schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure

Office equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management related field

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