Estimator - National Building Group

Layton Construction Company•Sandy, UT

About The Position

The Estimator prepares estimates for various projects, shares responsibility for cost accuracy with the project team and assists other estimators and managers in all types of estimating tasks. Duties & Responsibilities Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers. Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. Prepares estimates for potential projects, using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating. Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda). Performs quantity take-offs, organizes and prices information. Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers. Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information. Prepares estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis. Assists with the preparation of bid proposal for submittal. Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects. Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 2 year experience in estimating commercial and/or industrial construction projects, showing competence in 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 to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Primavera systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares estimates for potential projects, using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).
Performs quantity take-offs, organizes and prices information.
Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
Prepares estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
Assists with the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.