Senior Construction Estimator - Bids & Budgets

Rand-Constructio; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

rand* construction is seeking a Senior Estimator in Salt Lake City to lead bidding and pricing efforts for commercial projects. The role involves building strong subcontractor relationships, maintaining bid documents, and guiding preconstruction deliverables with internal teams.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in estimating, a solid understanding of A/E/C, and proficiency with Takeoff and Bluebeam. This full-time role offers an opportunity for growth within a recognized national contractor.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended.
• 10+ years of experience estimating commercial construction projects required.
• Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction.
• Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive/deadline environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual estimates, bids and pricing analysis for proposed projects.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs.
• Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration).
• Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs.
• Develop subcontractor relationships and solicit bids.
• Evaluate bid specifications and drawings.
• Develop budgets and RFIs.
• Engage with marketing department and other internal teams during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs and bid documents and estimating project costs.
• Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and project team.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise in systems, procedures, means and methods, computer programs, management techniques, code changes, etc.
• Conduct research on latest construction materials, pricing, and trends.

Skills

Estimating

Bid administration

Subcontractor relations

Cost analysis

Project coordination

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

rand* construction is seeking a Senior Estimator in Salt Lake City to lead bidding and pricing efforts for commercial projects. The role involves building strong subcontractor relationships, maintaining bid documents, and guiding preconstruction deliverables with internal teams.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in estimating, a solid understanding of A/E/C, and proficiency with Takeoff and Bluebeam. This full-time role offers an opportunity for growth within a recognized national contractor.