Mission Critical Estimator — Build High-Impact Projects (SLC)

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 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.