Estimator

Big-D Careers•Ogden, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Estimator to join their team of construction professionals in Ogden, UT. This role offers a great opportunity to start a career with a company aiming to be the most sought-after in the business. Big-D fosters a culture of growth and achievement, powered by innovation, and supported by purpose and joy, seeking exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners and providing them with the tools to succeed.

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
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