Associate Estimator

**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