Estimator - Mission Critical

Key Responsibilities

• Defines work scope and solicits and selects subcontractors
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs
• Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates
• Successful in hard bidding projects, organizes scopes of work
• Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc), works with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget
• Understands means and methods of construction. Knows different labor productivity rates of these items
• Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget
• Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations
• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
• Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
• Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.
• Understands VE process and can lead a working session
• Developed important relationships with subcontractors that helps in winning work
• Proficient in presenting estimates to an owner
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or related
• 2-5 years of experience estimating commercial or data center experience preferred
• Good time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Timberline experience preferred

Benefits

• Pays for 100% of your medical for you and your family
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.