Job Title: Construction Estimator Level 1

Location: Ogden, UT

Purpose Of Position:

Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications, knowledge of construction practice, and profitability goals. Serve as a consultant for business development and project management teams. Full benefit package, 401k match, vacation, sick, holiday, etc.

Requirements

• Cooperative and able to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented.
• Excellent customer service skills and initiative.
• Travel often required to attend pre-job meetings, visit potential job sites and meet with owners and other members of the project team.
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• On screen take off or similar
• Ability to interpret all levels of drawings from the conceptual through the construction phase of design, narratives, outlines and specifications.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings and specifications
• Visit the site; gather comprehensive information on access to the site and the availability of services as well as surface topography and drainage
• Compile and analyze data on all of the factors that can influence costs
• Communicate with clients and analyze their requirements
• Complete quantity take offs
• Prepare accurate and thorough estimates and associated information for bid in a timely manner
• Maintain current documentation and data according to company standards
• Participate in presentations for both project delivery and business development purposes
• Generate RFIs to clarify bid documents
• Determine scope of work in contract documents, select and invite subcontractors to bid on project
• Ability to present bid proposal in a presentation environment

Subcontractor relationship management:

• Actively solicit and pre-qualify subcontractor partnerships
• Use information available and background knowledge to assemble complete list of competent bidders to solicit bids from
• Coordinate blueprint/drawing distribution to subcontractors and obtain bids
• Qualify subcontract proposals. Analyze and mitigate potential risk

Post project award responsibilities:

• Interview and select winning subcontractors
• Buy out the job and write subcontracts
• Prepare certain information for the in house pre-construction meeting
• Review cost forecast reports and give input to the PM
• Remain a member of the team throughout the project and assist the PM with subcontractors
• Gather historical cost data as the job progresses

Contribute to positive customer, subcontractor and vendor relationships through fair, equitable, and open dealing.
Contribute to continuous product and service improvement through:

• Avoiding errors and recognizing errors made by others.
• Demonstrating a willingness to acquire additional skills and taking the initiative to do so.
• Procedural improvement recommendations.
• Demonstrate Willingness And Initiative To Acquire Additional Technical Skills.
• Demonstrate behavior and attitude that is courteous, professional, and helpful
• Experience 5 years successful track record in commercial and/or retail estimating for a general contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,921.38 - $92,636.51 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ogden, UT 84401 (Required)

Work Location: In person