Estimator

Big-D Careers•Tempe, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Big-D Southwest is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects, from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission. The role collaborates with preconstruction, operations, design teams, subcontractors, and clients to assess project requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and develop detailed pricing strategies. The position is in Tempe, Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
2–4 years of experience estimating commercial projects for a general contractor.
Good time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Timberline experience.

Responsibilities

Define project work scope and solicit and select subcontractors.
Perform quantity takeoffs and organize and assemble estimates.
Prepare hard bids and organize scopes of work.
Develop conceptual estimates through the construction management process, including program, schematic, design development, and construction document phases, working with architects and engineers during design.
Manage the construction budget and understand construction means and methods and labor productivity rates.
Understand CPM scheduling and translate schedules into construction budgets; communicate scheduling expectations to subcontractors.
Estimate unit costs for construction materials and labor, square-foot costs for different building types, and typical system costs for foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, and interiors.
Understand and lead value engineering working sessions.
Build and maintain subcontractor relationships that support winning work.
Present estimates to owners.
Participate in forecast meetings and track budget versus actual costs through construction.