Estimating Clerk/Intern - Kilgore Contracting - Salt Lake Office

Summit Materials, Inc.•West Valley City, UT

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About The Position

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Quikrete Construction Materials - a construction materials company leading the industry - where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow. Quikrete Construction Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Quikrete Construction Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Quikrete' companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Quikrete. Looking for your start into construction estimating? We are looking for a bright, motivated, talented and quick learner who enjoys completing take-offs from plans and doing whatever it takes to assist our estimators in any type of project they may need assistance with. The successful candidate will work with some of the best professionals in the estimating profession.

Requirements

Pursuing a BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or closely related field
Desire to pursue a career in estimating / cost management
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Self-directed with high integrity - takes pride in work
Accurate and organized
Good comprehension of construction drawings and specifications
Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements

Nice To Haves

Field and/or internship experience a plus
Experience in On-Screen Takeoff a plus

Responsibilities

Working alongside laborers, operators, and truck drivers in all aspects of heavy civil construction
Managing critical path timelines
Participating in construction meetings with owners, architects, and engineers
Understanding construction plans and assisting in surveying
Assist in the day-to-day management of overall project operations, people, and processes to help in learning all facets of the construction industry
Assist Project Managers with technical compliance and oversight of construction activities and field operations
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related technical documents
Assist with project scheduling and coordination
Perform other duties as required

Benefits

Recession Resistant Industry
Consistent work, with a work/life balance
Overtime Opportunities
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Employees age 18 and over that have been an employee for at least six months are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) plan. Once you have met the eligibility requirements, you can join the plan on the first day of each quarter coinciding or next following the date the requirements have been met (January, April, July, and October). Enrollment information will be mailed to your home address on file.
Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
Life Insurance - Company Paid
Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.
We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.
We invest in your career growth with Quikrete Construction Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.
We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We're here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.
We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.
We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.