Senior Estimator

Big-D Careers; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical & Dental insurance prem.

HSA with employer contribution

401k with Match

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Big-D is seeking a dynamic Senior Estimator for our Lindon, UT office. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering and 5+ years of estimating experience in the construction industry.

You will be proficient in quantity takeoffs, Timberline, OST, and Bidday, with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. The position includes standard benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
• Construction field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in Utah market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope and selects subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator.
• Develops relationships with subcontractors and considers relationship in decisions.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing estimates in Timberline.
• Hard bid projects and organize scopes of work in Bidday program.
• Assist in design-build projects and communicate budgeting and scheduling with subs.
• Understand VE process and participate in working sessions.
• Support Big-D’s mission, values, and policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team player

Profit oriented

Excellent computer skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff (OST)

Timberline

Bluebeam

Bidday

Job description

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Senior Estimator. 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.

This position is located in our Lindon, UT office.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
• 5+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
• Construction field experience preferred
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred

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 Bidday 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
• Begin working with Sr. Estimator in design build projects (conceptual estimating, working with architects in design, manage budget)
• Understands VE process and participate in working session
• Call 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
• Vehicle Allowance

Additional Job Information

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