Estimator

Big-D Careers•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or similar degree
4+ years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
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

Nice To Haves

Construction field experience preferred
Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the Arizona market preferred
Commercial, multifamily, or warehouse distribution experience is a plus
Strong in execution, able to carry scope from takeoff through a review ready estimate
Comfortable working in a fast paced, high accountability environment
Clear communicator who can interact directly with subcontractors and internal team
Takes ownership and consistently closes loops without prompting

Responsibilities

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