Associate Estimator
About Us
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
The STO Building Group family of companies includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.
About the Role
An Associate Estimator prepares estimates for various projects, shares responsibility for cost accuracy with the project team, and assists other estimators and managers in all types of estimating tasks.
Responsibilities
- Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
- Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
- Assists in preparing estimates for potential projects, using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
- Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications, and addenda).
- Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, and prices information.
- Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
- Prepares estimate formats in areas such as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis.
- Assists with the preparation of bid proposals for submittal.
- Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
- Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Preferred working knowledge of Destini Estimator software, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other latest software and technology.
- Preferred working knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.
- Working knowledge of Revit and Primavera systems preferred.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Family Support
- Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
- Paid time off
- Time Away Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Group Legal
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program