Senior Estimator

Big-D Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical & Dental Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401k with Match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Big-D Construction seeks a Senior Estimator to join our preconstruction team in Tempe or Salt Lake City. The role focuses on developing accurate, well-organized estimates for concrete scopes and coordinating with subcontractors and the design team.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or related field and 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, with preference for earthwork and Utah/Arizona market knowledge. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or similar field.
• Five+ years of experience as an estimator in construction.
• Experience with excavation or earthwork preferred.
• Knowledge of subcontractor networks in Utah/Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Define work scope and select subcontractors with Senior Estimator guidance.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and consider relationships when bidding.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing estimates in Timberline.
• Lead hard-bid projects and structure scopes of work for bidday.
• Develop conceptual estimates in Timberline through CM processes.
• Interpret CPM schedules and translate into construction budgets.
• Understand labor productivity rates and unit costs for materials.
• Participate in forecast meetings and monitor budget vs. actual costs.
• Support Big-D’s mission and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

OnScreen Takeoff (OST)

Attention to detail

Time management

Profit oriented

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or related

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff (OST)

Job description

Big-D Self-Perform is looking for a dynamic Senior Estimator to join the growing team in Tempe or Salt Lake City. This role will help support the preconstruction team by helping develop accurate, well-organized estimates for concrete scopes. This role is ideal for an estimator who understands construction documents and is looking to grow within a collaborative preconstruction team.

Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree or experience in lieu of
• 5+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
• Experience with excavation or earthwork preferred
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah and/or Arizona market

Critical Skills

• Great customer service 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
• Good time management skills
• 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

Benefits

• Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.