Senior Estimator - Mission Critical

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Sr. Estimator to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ 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 Mission Critical is looking for a dynamic Sr. Estimator to join the growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
• 5+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry working on data centers/Mission Critical projects
• Construction field experience preferred
• Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred

• 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

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
• Begin working with Sr. Estimator 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
• Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

• 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