Estimator - Heavy Industrial

Big-D Careers•Tempe, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Big-D Heavy Industrial 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 employe 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 Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for an Estimator to join their team in Tempe, AZ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
3-7 years’ experience as an Estimator for an industrial general contractor
Great customer service skills
Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
Proficient in Timberline, Destini, OnScreen Takeoff, or similar estimating software
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
Read and understand construction drawings and specifications

Nice To Haves

Construction field experience preferred

Responsibilities

Defines work scope and select 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
Successful in hard bidding projects, organize 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.
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 superior 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