Senior Estimator

Job Summary

Big-D is seeking a dynamic Senior Estimator to join our team based in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is committed to growth and achievement.

About the Role

Join a company that values innovation, purpose, and joy. We are looking for a Senior Estimator who is exceptional, hard-working, and a lifelong learner. We provide the tools to succeed and support your growth.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope and selects 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, organizes 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. Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
• Understands overall SF cost of construction for different building types
• Understands working in design build projects (conceptual estimating, working with architects in design, manage budget)
• Understands VE process and participates in working sessions
• Calls 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
• 7+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
• ProjectsConstruction field experience preferred
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred

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
• Works well in a team environment
• Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network