Estimating Clerk/Intern - Kilgore Contracting - Salt Lake Office (1327)

Overview

Estimating Clerk/Intern

Location: West Valley City, Utah

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials – a construction materials company leading the industry – where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.  

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.    

Looking for your start into construction estimating? We are looking for a bright, motivated, talented and quick learner who enjoys completing take-offs from plans and doing whatever it takes to assist our estimators in any type of project they may need assistance with. The successful candidate will work with some of the best professionals in the estimating profession.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Working alongside laborers, operators, and truck drivers in all aspects of heavy civil construction
• Managing critical path timelines
• Participating in construction meetings with owners, architects, and engineers
• Understanding construction plans and assisting in surveying
• Assist in the day-to-day management of overall project operations, people, and processes to help in learning all facets of the construction industry
• Assist Project Managers with technical compliance and oversight of construction activities and field operations
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related technical documents
• Assist with project scheduling and coordination
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or closely related field
• Desire to pursue a career in estimating / cost management
• Field and/or internship experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in On-Screen Takeoff a plus
• Self-directed with high integrity – takes pride in work
• Accurate and organized
• Good comprehension of construction drawings and specifications
• Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employees age 18 and over that have been an employee for at least six months are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) plan. Once you have met the eligibility requirements, you can join the plan on the first day of each quarter coinciding or next following the date the requirements have been met (January, April, July, and October). Enrollment information will be mailed to your home address on file.
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Optional

Additional Benefits

• We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.
• We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.
• We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.
• We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.
• We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.
• We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Get Hired

What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.