Senior Estimator

Big-D Construction • Lindon, UT

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Big-D is seeking a Senior Estimator for its Lindon, Utah office. The role supports construction estimating activities, including defining scopes of work, coordinating with subcontractors, preparing estimates and budgets, and supporting projects through preconstruction and construction. The estimator works with senior estimators, subcontractors, architects, and project teams on hard-bid and design-build projects, conceptual estimating, scheduling, value engineering, risk management, and budget tracking. The successful candidate supports Big-D’s mission, values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 5 years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent computer skills, typing, 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 approach.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Industry knowledge and awareness of current market conditions and subcontractor networks.

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 a 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 project estimates and organize scopes of work in the Bidday program.
• Develop proficiency in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM process, including program, schematic, design development, and construction document stages.
• Understand CPM scheduling and translate schedules into construction budgets; communicate scheduling expectations to subcontractors.
• Apply knowledge of construction means and methods, labor productivity rates, and unit costs for construction materials and labor.
• Understand overall square-foot construction costs for different building types.
• Work with a Senior Estimator on design-build projects, including conceptual estimating, design coordination with architects, and budget management.
• Understand and participate in the value-engineering process and working sessions.
• Contact subcontractors and develop their interest in projects.
• Understand the project turnover process and communicate project information comprehensively.
• Participate in forecast meetings and track budget versus actual costs during construction.
• Learn financial risk management related to subcontractor bids.
• Support Big-D’s mission and values and comply with its policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

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) and paid holidays.
• Vehicle allowance.

What This Job Offers

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