Project Estimator - Site Works (Phoenix, AZ)

Sunland Asphalt•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunland Asphalt, one of the fastest growing construction companies in the southwest, is hiring a Project Estimator for the Phoenix Market. Become a key player in an aggressive and dynamic sales team and work alongside many of the most experienced and successful people in the industry. Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. strives to recruit top talent and we are committed to help you grow both professionally and personally. We are confident you will find our Company a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work because here at Sunland Asphalt our vision is: 'To be the best place in the world to work.' Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work,' Sunland offers employees: Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off, 401(K) with Employer Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement, Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurances, Award Winning Peers & Projects, And A Foundation Built on Safety. The Project Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure we know everything required to successfully bid and win projects. The Estimator estimates and controls production costs by gathering and reviewing the necessary information for each project and works with Sales and Production Teams to compile competitive cost estimates.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Minimum of two (2) years estimating experience
Minimum of five (5) years general construction experience.
Must be able to read and understand plans/blueprints.
Must have excellent math skills.
Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in MS office.
Must have strong communication and writing skills.
Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean motor-vehicle record.
Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial grading and paving projects
Review plans, geotechnical reports, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals
Bid preparation, scheduling, and project handoff to operations
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners
Responsible for quantifying project amounts and components.
Understand project/contract sites and restrictions.
Work directly with Project Consultants to gather the needed information to bid projects accordingly.
Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the rest of the Estimating team and the Sales team to appropriately bid projects.
Collect and review proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents in order to prepare and present estimates.
Analyze proposals and requirements.
Analyze past performance data and apply towards current bids.
Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.
Identify labor, material and time requirements needed for each project.
Compute costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.
Participate in pre-bid meetings.
Use computer software to prepare estimates and supporting documentation.
Manage personal Company Software estimating queue daily.
Review bid requirements thoroughly.
Responsible for cataloging all information, notes and meetings in Company Software.
Provide weekly estimating recap to the Estimating Manager.
Serve as front-line Company representative and must provide excellent service to the customer and to the public.
Follow up with sub-contractors to ensure that bids are received.
Any and all other duties assigned.