Estimator

Big-D Careers•Ogden, UT

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Estimator. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy. Big-D Construction has an opportunity for an Estimator to join our team of construction professionals in Ogden, UT . Some key responsibilities include: Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors Proficient in quantity takeoffs Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget. Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items. Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget. Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations. Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc. Understands VE process and can lead a working session Has developed important relationships with subcontractors that helps in winning work Proficient in presenting estimates to an owner. Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or other related field
3-5 years of experience estimating commercial projects for a General Contractor
Good time management skills
Excellent attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Timberline experience preferred

Responsibilities

Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors
Proficient in quantity takeoffs
Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates
Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work
Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget
Understands means and methods of construction
Knows the different labor productivity rates of these items
Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget
Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc
Understands VE process and can lead a working session
Has developed important relationships with subcontractors that helps in winning work
Proficient in presenting estimates to an owner
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction