Associate Estimator - Mission Critical

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. With 16 strategic offices across the United States and over 1,500 construction professionals, we serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

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

• Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensure that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Assist in preparing estimates for potential projects using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Read and understand contract documents (plans, specifications, and addenda).
• Perform quantity take-offs, organize, and price information.
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepare estimate formats in areas such as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of bid proposals for submittal.
• Prepare outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Assist 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 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