Estimator - Public Works

About the role

At GCON, we are builders, problem-solvers, and trusted partners. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing Public Works team and play a key role in developing scopes, pricing strategies, and proposals for Job Order Contracting (JOC), public works, and smaller construction projects. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships with clients and trade partners, and can confidently develop project scopes and pricing even when complete construction documents are not available. This role is responsible for developing accurate and complete project scopes, obtaining and leveling trade partner pricing, preparing proposals, and supporting the transition of awarded work to the project team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working directly with clients and trade partners, and able to develop pricing strategies for projects with limited or incomplete construction documents.

GCON Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and has a national reach, with permanent teams in Hillsboro, OR, Rio Rancho, NM, and Santa Clara, CA. We specialize in a wide range of project types, facilitated by highly specialized builders. GCON builds its advanced teams through robust career development training programs, a leadership development (LEADERS) program, and a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging culture aligned with our value of Stewardship. GCON’s Core Values of Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, Set a New Standard, Continuous Improvement, and Stewardship bring GCON team members together to inspire opportunities and promote new ideas. Our people centered ethos is evidenced through our strong Safety culture recognized for 2 consecutive years with the Highwire Platinum designation, as well as our employee recognition program, GCON’s Greatest, which promotes daily teamwork and camaraderie that are central to a meaningful career.

Responsibilities

• Attend client site walks for projects that may not have drawings or formal construction documents.
• Receive and interpret verbal project and program requirements from clients.
• Document existing conditions through photographs, field measurements, and notes.
• Conceptualize construction needs based on client requirements and develop scoping documents, sketches, or narratives for trade partner pricing.
• Distribute scope documents to trade partners and coordinate pricing efforts