Construction Estimator

We are seeking a Construction Estimator to join our team!

Location : In Office (Layton, UT)

Employment Type : Full Time

Responsibilities

• Analyze construction drawings and specifications to compile costs while wining work but maintaining profit margins.
• Work closely with subcontractors and vendors on bid accuracy to achieve client and company goals.
• Work with owners and architects to provide preconstruction services while providing clarity and setting expectations of the construction process and its costs.
• Prepare estimates and support information for potential projects.
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Looks for creative, innovative, and strategic approaches to win projects.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Is responsible for managing the bid process and preparation of the bid for submittal.
• Attends owner meetings during estimate development and OAC meetings as need.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or construction-related field.
• Strong ability with quantity take-offs.
• Ability in organizing, analyzing, and pricing information.
• Excellent working relationships with subcontractors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent management skills in meeting bidding deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate with key team members.
• Ability to lead meetings, present estimates, value engineering ideas and approaches.
• Detail orientated
• Tenant Improvement and ground up commercial experience is a plus
• Familiarity with, Plangrid, Planswift, Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project are preferred but not required

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Bonuses
• Insurance

DreamWorks Builders is a fast-growing commercial general contractor.

There couldn't be a more perfect time to join an established company that is growing rapidly.