Senior Estimator – Preconstruction & Value Engineering

Layton Construction; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage and assist in the preparation of estimates for diverse projects. You will ensure cost accuracy, respond to Owners requirements, and maintain professional conduct in estimating.

You will report to the SBU Executive or Chief Estimator as directed. The role emphasizes leadership in preconstruction, coordination with architects and owners, and delivering competitive bids with value-engineering insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Over five years' experience in estimating commercial construction projects with hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Knowledge of all construction systems including mechanical and electrical to complete cost estimates.
• Experience in self-performed concrete construction.
• Experience across design stages: conceptual to construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Reads and improves contract documents; offers value-engineering options.
• Performs quantity take-offs, pricing, and analysis.
• Leads preconstruction processes and collaborates with architects and owners.
• Solicits bids from subs and suppliers and analyzes pricing.
• Prepares bid proposals and participates in owner meetings during estimate development.
• Develops detailed project schedules.

Skills

Estimating software understanding

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Destini Estimator

BlueBeam

Assemble

Revit

Primavera

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage and assist in the preparation of estimates for diverse projects. You will ensure cost accuracy, respond to Owners requirements, and maintain professional conduct in estimating.

You will report to the SBU Executive or Chief Estimator as directed. The role emphasizes leadership in preconstruction, coordination with architects and owners, and delivering competitive bids with value-engineering insights.