Senior Estimator

Big-D Construction Corporation; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical & Dental Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401k with Match

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Big-D Construction Corporation is searching for a dynamic Senior Estimator to join the team in Salt Lake City, UT. This position is pivotal for the company's commitment to excellence and innovation in construction.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the construction industry and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Key responsibilities include defining scopes, selecting subcontractors, and ensuring high attention to detail in estimates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Estimator in construction projects.
• Construction field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define work scope and select subcontractors with Preconstruction Manager.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors for decision-making.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing estimates in Timberline.
• Understand CPM Scheduling and communicate scheduling expectations.
• Support Big-D's mission and values along with policies.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

OnScreen Takeoff (OST)

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Timberline

Job description

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Sr. 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 employee 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.

Big-D is looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
• 7+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry projects
• 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 Preconstruction Manager
• 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 bid dayprogram
• 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
• Understand working 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

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