Senior Estimator - Mission Critical

Big-D Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 Mission Critical in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Sr. Estimator to join our growing team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and 5+ years of estimating experience on data centers or mission-critical projects.

Proficiency in Timberline, OST, and Bluebeam is essential, with strong communication and teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or similar field.
• 5+ years as an Estimator in construction, preferably on data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Construction field experience is preferred; knowledge of Utah subcontractor market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope and selects subcontractors with Preconstruction Manager.
• Develops relationships with subcontractors and manages bid decisions.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing estimates in Timberline.
• Hard bid project experience and organizing bid day scopes.
• Proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline (CM Process).
• Understand CPM scheduling and translate to construction budget; communicate with subs.
• Know labor productivity rates, unit costs, and SF cost for building types.
• Collaborate on design-build concepts and VE sessions.
• Call subcontractors and develop interest in projects; participate in forecast meetings.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Timberline

OnScreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Sr. Estimator to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a great opportunity to continue your 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.

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Sr. Estimator to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
• 5+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry working on data centers/Mission Critical 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
• 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

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