Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Senior Estimator. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy. Big-D is looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Experience/Training: Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree 7+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry projects Construction field experience preferred Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred

Critical Skills: 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

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with Preconstruction Manager
• 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 bid day 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
• Understand working 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

Benefits: Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution 401k with Match Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits PTO & Paid Holidays