Senior Estimator

Big-D Careers•Salt Lake City, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Big-D Self-Perform is looking for a dynamic Senior Estimator to join the growing team in Tempe or Salt Lake City. This role will help support the preconstruction team by helping develop accurate, well-organized estimates for concrete scopes. This role is ideal for an estimator who understands construction documents and is looking to grow within a collaborative preconstruction team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree or experience in lieu of 5+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
Experience with excavation or earthwork preferred
Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah and/or Arizona market
Great customer service skills
Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff (OST)
Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
Good time management skills
Profit oriented
Clear written and verbal communication
Work well in a team environment
Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network

Responsibilities

Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator
Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
Proficient in quantity takeoffs
Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Timberline
Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work in bidday program
Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc)
Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget.
Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
Understands means and methods of construction.
Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
Begin working with Sr. Estimator in design build projects (conceptual estimating, working with architects in design, manage budget)
Understands VE process and participate in working session
Call subcontractors and develops interest in projects
Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures