Estimator

2 weeks ago


Tempe, United States Big-D Full time

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Estimator. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Construction, is looking for an Estimator to join our team of professionals based in Tempe, AZ.

Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
  • 3+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
  • Construction field experience preferred
  • Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Arizona market preferred
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
Critical Skills:
  • Great customer service skills
  • Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
  • Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff (OST)
  • Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
  • Good time management skills
  • Profit oriented
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and subcontractor network
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:(other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)
  • Defines work scope and select subcontractors in cooperation with Sr. Estimator
  • Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
  • Proficient in quantity takeoffs
  • Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Timberline
  • Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work in bidday program
  • Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in Timberline through 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. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
  • Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
  • Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
  • Begin working with Sr. Estimator in design build projects (conceptual estimating, working with architects in design, manage budget)
  • Understands VE process and participate in working session
  • Call 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
Benefits:
  • Free Medical & Dental Insurance premiums
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
  • 401k with Match
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Paid Holidays


Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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