Project Estimator

Job Summary

Big-D Heavy Industrial is seeking a dynamic Estimator to join their team in Tempe, AZ. The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, 3-7 years of experience as an Estimator for an industrial general contractor, and strong skills in customer service, computer proficiency, and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Defines work scope and selects subcontractors
• Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs
• Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Destini/excel
• Successfully in hard bidding projects, organizes scopes of work in bid day program
• Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget
• Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations
• Understands means and methods of construction
• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
• Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
• Begins working with superior in design build projects (conceptual estimating, working with architects in design, manage budget)
• Understands VE process and participates in working sessions
• Calls subcontractors and develops interest in projects
• Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
• Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
• Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
• 3-7 years’ experience as an Estimator for an industrial general contractor
• Construction field experience preferred

Skills

• Great customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
• Proficient in Timberline, Destini, OnScreen Takeoff, or similar estimating software

Benefits

• 100% Medical & Dental premiums paid for
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• PTO & Holidays
• 401k with match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for
• Supplemental Benefits available