Strategic Preconstruction Estimator & Value Engineer

Layton Construction; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer?m

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and contribute to cost accuracy with the project team. You will assist others in estimating tasks, read and improve contract documents, and present value-engineered options during preconstruction.

The role requires 2+ years in construction estimating, proficiency in Timberline and Excel, and strong communication under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years of estimating experience on commercial and/or industrial projects with hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Excellent working knowledge of Timberline and Excel software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Primavera systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Reads and improves contract documents; offers value-engineering and life-cycle cost options.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Prepares bid proposals for submittal and attends owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Initiates various special projects related to estimating and guides staff.

Skills

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for diverse projects and contribute to cost accuracy with the project team. You will assist others in estimating tasks, read and improve contract documents, and present value-engineered options during preconstruction.

The role requires 2+ years in construction estimating, proficiency in Timberline and Excel, and strong communication under deadlines.