Concrete Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Big-D Self-Perform is looking for a dynamic Senior Estimator to join the growing team in Tempe or Salt Lake City. This role will help support the preconstruction team by helping develop accurate, well-organized estimates for concrete scopes. This role is ideal for an estimator who understands construction documents and is looking to grow within a collaborative preconstruction team.

Experience/Training:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree or experience in lieu of 5+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry. Experience with excavation or earthwork preferred. Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah and/or Arizona market.

Critical

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. Work well in a team environment. Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network.

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs) Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator. 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 bidday 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.

Benefits:
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 Vehicle Allowance