Construction Estimator

Ironmark Building Company • Mesa, AZ

215d

About The Position

Ironmark Building Co. is looking for a commercial construction Estimator to join our team in the Phoenix area! We are an award-winning commercial general contractor based in Minneapolis. We specialize in multi-family, mixed use and hospitality projects. We have established ourselves as the go-to-firm when it comes to managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. Our portfolio is filled with many success stories, but we are most proud of the strong relationships we have built and continue to grow. Our relationship-centered approach starts with our employees. We look for people who embody our values of hard work, safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. We want self-starters who take ownership in their work and value building and maintaining relationships every step along the way. We take pride in our desire to become better every day and providing our employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. Ironmark is committed to excellence and looking for people who will contribute to the company’s growth.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related estimating experience working on commercial construction projects, both public and private bidding
• Experience with hard bids
• Passion for commercial construction
• Knowledgeable in wood frame construction
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications relative to the scope of work and schedule specified for each project within bid time frame
• Ability to read plans and perform material takeoffs and estimates
• Must be able to meet bid deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and On-screen take-off or comparable
• Ability to communicate with other professional contractors
• A degree and/or certification in Estimating, Construction Management, and/or Architecture is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Calculate accurate labor, equipment, and material costs for wood frame and other commercial construction projects and remodels
• Review drawings and specifications to determine quantities and calculate pricing
• Coordinate subcontractor bids, including preparing bid invitations, reviewing incoming bids for scope and pricing, scheduling site visits with subcontractors to review the scope of projects, acquiring best pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and developing bid presentations
• Communicate with low bidder for final overview and assure completeness of bid
• Develop and maintain positive communication with subcontractors and suppliers, including researching and qualifying new subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining lists of preferred subcontractors and suppliers to present to clients
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, as necessary
• Prepare project documents, material release schedules, client information, project schedules and other documentation to assure a steady stream of information to the Project Managers
• Present to Owner and Architects as needed

Benefits

• Medical (two plan and network options)
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA plan with employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plus company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree