Senior Estimator: Bids, Subcontractors & Preconstruction

Rand* Construction Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

rand* construction corporation in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bidding and cost estimation for commercial projects. The role develops conceptual estimates, performs quantity take-offs, and manages subcontractor pricing while coordinating with internal teams.

The Senior Estimator will craft budgets, review drawings and RFPs, and maintain bid logs. Strong communication and 10+ years of estimating in commercial construction are required, with proficiency in Takeoff

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 knowledge

Bid management

Subcontractor relations

Communication

MS Office

Takeoff software

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

rand* construction corporation in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bidding and cost estimation for commercial projects. The role develops conceptual estimates, performs quantity take-offs, and manages subcontractor pricing while coordinating with internal teams.

The Senior Estimator will craft budgets, review drawings and RFPs, and maintain bid logs. Strong communication and 10+ years of estimating in commercial construction are required, with proficiency in Takeoff