Estimator - Mission Critical

Big D
US - Utah - Salt Lake City
June 11, 2024

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Estimator - Mission Critical. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee 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 Construction , is looking for an Estimator - Mission Critical to join our Mission Critical team based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Experience/Training:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
3+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
Construction field experience preferred
Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
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 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
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
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

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. #LI-Onsite

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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