What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Estimator position at Big-D Construction?
Are you looking for an organization that provides an open and collaborative environment? A culture that embraces individual growth utilizing a team oriented concept? At Big-D Construction we Think Big, Work Big, Live Big.
Big-D Signature has an opportunity for a Commercial Estimator to join our team of construction professionals in Park City, UT. This position is responsible for producing detailed estimates from preliminary design through the construction phase. Estimators will evaluate drawings and bid specifications to determine project requirements and estimate costs to achieve profitability goals for the company. Looking for someone with 3-5 years of experience, working on the General Contractor side. Willing to consider candidates with commercial experience interested in residential scope of work.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors
- Proficient in quantity takeoffs
- Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates
- Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work
- Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget.
- Understands means and methods of construction. Know the 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
- Has 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 or other related field
- 3-5 years of experience estimating commercial or residential construction projects for a General Contractor
- Good time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Timberline experience preferred
Benefits
- Free Medical & Dental Insurance even for Family plans
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
- 401k with Match
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits
- PTO & Holidays
Big-D Signature:
Big-D Signature, an elite partner of Big-D Construction, is an ensemble of veteran artisans and seasoned craftsmen who are dedicated to creating a project as unique as your thumbprint. The result? Cutting-edge construction that breathes life into glass, stone, steel, wood, and concrete. Fanatical craftsmanship leads to stunning structures that our clients call works-of-art. It s our Signature - and that s what it stands for.
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.