Estimator

BFL Construction•Phoenix, AZ

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1973, BFL Construction has a diverse portfolio of projects within the Institutional, Non-Profit, Commercial, Education, Health & Biomedical, Industrial, and Multi-Family space and is part of the Revird portfolio of companies. As a specialist in construction management, we provide complete oversight of each project from preconstruction to close-out and ongoing services throughout the warranty period. Urban Metro Builders Inc. (Company) is a division of BFL Construction and specializes in multi-family and single-family residential projects.

Requirements

5+ years of experience performing estimating work on construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $200 million.
Experience estimating commercial, multi-family residential and institutional buildings.
Experience working for/with General Contractors and managing multiple estimates at a time.
Experience with Hard Bid and Public Projects
Familiarity with drawing reviews, contract administration, document management, scheduling software, change order procedures.
Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, Building Connected, and various estimating software’s.
Experience in utilizing AI capabilities to increase production and accuracy of estimates.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary diploma or degree in building technology, construction management or quantity surveying
CEC, PQS or similar designations considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of current marketplace and trends to gain and maintain our competitive advantage and develop effective bid strategies.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, public and project teams.
Champion risk reduction and profitability by creating polished estimates.
In Collaboration with the department manager, develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiencies within the Estimating department.
Consult and collaborate with broad project teams with regards to general conditions, construction methodology and schedules during the Tender/Pre-Construction process.
Prepare and coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build, C&M, lump sum, or general tender for a variety of projects.
Interpret documentation, specifications, and design drawings to define scope/contents of estimates.
Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings; issue tender packages and create scopes of work and lead hard tender closings.
Spearhead hand-off process to operations team for newly awarded projects.
Ensure open communication during project kick-off.
Live and model the behaviors as aligned with BFL’s CORE Values—R.E.A.L.