Estimator - Mission Critical
About The Position
Big-D Construction is seeking an Estimator to join its Mission Critical team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Estimator prepares and organizes estimates for construction projects, including hard-bid and conceptual estimates, and works with the Senior Estimator and subcontractors to define project scopes and select subcontractors. The role involves quantity takeoffs, cost and productivity analysis, scheduling coordination, value engineering, project turnover, and budget tracking. The position supports Big-D’s mission, values, policies, and procedures. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a similar field.
- At least 3 years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent computer skills, typing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
- Proficiency in OnScreen Takeoff (OST).
- Consistently produce accurate work and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
- Good time-management skills.
- Profit-oriented mindset.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Industry knowledge and awareness of current market conditions and the subcontractor network.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Construction field experience.
- Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market.
Responsibilities
- Define work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with the Senior Estimator.
- Develop relationships with subcontractors and consider those relationships when making decisions.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and organize and assemble estimates in Timberline.
- Prepare hard-bid projects and organize scopes of work in the Bid Day program.
- Develop proficiency in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM process, including Program, Schematic, DD, and CD phases.
- Understand CPM scheduling and translate schedules into construction budgets; communicate scheduling expectations to subcontractors.
- Understand construction means and methods and labor productivity rates.
- Know unit costs for construction materials and labor, as well as overall square-foot construction costs for different building types.
- Understand and participate in value-engineering working sessions.
- Contact subcontractors and develop their interest in projects.
- Understand the project turnover process and convey project information comprehensively.
- Participate in forecast meetings and track budget versus actual costs through construction.
- Learn financial risk management related to subcontractor bids.
- Support Big-D’s mission and values and comply with its policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Free medical and dental insurance premiums.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- 401(k) with match.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Supplemental benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
