Estimator

BCCI•Denver, CO

19d•$110,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimates for healthcare and industrial projects. The Estimator works with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop accurate, competitive pricing and support successful project delivery. The role champions Layton’s principles of predictable outcomes, integrity, honesty, unity, safety, and quality, and uses the company’s “Two in the Box” approach to collaborate with a counterpart and strengthen client relationships. The position includes reading and interpreting contract documents, performing quantity take-offs, soliciting and clarifying bids and quotes, preparing estimate formats and bid analyses, assisting with bid proposals, and preparing outline schedules. The Estimator also supports staff with estimating-related special projects and performs other related duties as assigned. The full salary range is $110,000 to $155,000, and the position is eligible for a target bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 6 years of experience estimating healthcare and/or industrial construction projects, including hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating; other relevant industry experience is also considered.
Excellent working knowledge of Timberline and Excel.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Primavera systems.

Responsibilities

Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Works with honesty, unity, safety, and quality to deliver “Construction with Integrity.”
Works effectively with a counterpart using Layton’s “Two in the Box” approach to support project delivery and client relationships.
Reads and understands contract documents, including plans, specifications, and addenda.
Performs quantity take-offs and organizes and prices information.
Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
Communicates with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
Prepares estimate formats for general conditions, general bidding, quantity take-offs, and bid analysis.
Assists with preparing bid proposals for submittal.
Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
Assists staff members with estimating-related special projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.