Senior Estimator - Preconstruction & Concrete Budgets

47G; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Big-D Self-Perform is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the preconstruction team in Tempe or Salt Lake City. You will develop accurate, organized estimates for concrete scopes and support the preconstruction process.

The ideal candidate has a 5+ year estimating background in construction, proficiency with Timberline and OST, and solid communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration and accuracy, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in construction.
• Experience with excavation or earthwork preferred.
• Knowledge of Utah/Arizona subcontractor network.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope and selects subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator.
• Develops relationships with subcontractors and assesses bids accordingly.
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing estimates in Timberline.
• Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through CM Process across stages (Program, Schematic, DD, CD).
• Understands CPM scheduling and translates into construction budget; communicates with subcontractors.
• Understands means and methods of construction and labor productivity rates.
• Knows unit costs of materials and labor; estimates SF costs for various building types.
• Support design-build projects with budgeting and design coordination.
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs.
• Lends support to Big-D’s mission and policies; participates in VE sessions.

Skills

MS Office

Bluebeam

Takeoffs

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management / engineering

Tools

Timberline

OnScreen Takeoff (OST)

Job description

Big-D Self-Perform is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the preconstruction team in Tempe or Salt Lake City. You will develop accurate, organized estimates for concrete scopes and support the preconstruction process.

The ideal candidate has a 5+ year estimating background in construction, proficiency with Timberline and OST, and solid communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration and accuracy, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.