Estimator

Big-D Careers • Lindon, UT

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Big-D Construction is seeking an Estimator to join its construction team in Lindon, Utah. The Estimator defines scopes of work, solicits and selects subcontractors, prepares estimates, and supports projects through conceptual design and construction. The role works with architects and engineers during the design process, helps manage construction budgets, communicates scheduling expectations to subcontractors, presents estimates to owners, and tracks budget versus actual costs during construction.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and submit a resume through the company’s applicant tracking system. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience estimating commercial or residential construction projects for a general contractor.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Timberline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define scopes of work and solicit and select subcontractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and organize and assemble estimates.
• Bid projects and organize scopes of work.
• Prepare conceptual estimates through the CM process, including program, schematic, design development, and construction document stages, working with architects and engineers.
• Manage construction budgets and understand construction means and methods and labor productivity rates.
• Understand CPM scheduling and translate schedules into construction budgets.
• Communicate scheduling expectations clearly to subcontractors.
• Assess unit costs for construction materials and labor, square-foot costs for different building types, and typical system costs across building types.
• Understand the value engineering process and lead working sessions.
• Develop subcontractor relationships that support winning work.
• Present estimates to owners.
• Participate in forecast meetings and track budget versus actual costs through construction.

Benefits

• Free medical and dental insurance, including family plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level