Associate Estimator - Mission Critical

Summary
An Associate Estimator prepares estimates for various projects, shares responsibility for cost accuracy with project team and assists other estimators and managers in all types of estimating tasks.

Duties
•    Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
•    Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. 
•    Assists other in preparing estimates for potential projects, using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
•    Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).
•    Performs quantity take-offs, organizes and prices information.
•    Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
•    Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
•    Prepares estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
•    Assists with the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
•    Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
•    Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating.    

Qualifications    
•    Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management related field, or equivalent education and experience.
•    Preferred working knowledge of Destini Estimator software, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other latest software and technology.
•    Preferred working knowledge of On Screen Take-off
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
•    Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills.
•    Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.
•    Working knowledge of Revit and Primavera systems preferred.

Benefits - Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement - Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.