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Big-D Companies

Senior Estimator

Big-D Companies, Ogden, Utah, United States, 84403


Big-D is looking for a dynamic

Senior Estimator . 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 , a National General Contractor of award-winning projects built by exceptional people, has a

Senior Estimator

opportunity located in

Ogden, UT .

Experience/Training:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree

5+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry

Construction field experience preferred

Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Utah market preferred

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 selects 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. Knows 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 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

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 will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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