Senior Estimator

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

Awp - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Estimator at Trafficade/AWP Safety is responsible for building quality relationships with business partners to secure profitable projects. This role involves reviewing proposals, negotiating project terms, completing estimates, and collaborating with the Operations Department to ensure accurate quotes. The estimator will also track estimates, manage multiple projects, and develop traffic control plans while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build quality relationships to secure profitable business partners.
• Review and clarify proposals and negotiate projects.
• Complete estimates including bid documents and determine the project's scope.
• Evaluate special conditions affecting the proposal.
• Collaborate with the Operations Department to ensure accuracy of quotes.
• Track and manage estimates in TCR.
• Ensure compliance with city requirements and allowed set-up approvals.
• Engage in continual process improvement for estimates and billing.
• Analyze information to compile into proposal estimates.
• Attend external pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work.
• Prepare estimates based on time, labor, equipment costs, and specifications.
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids to project managers and clients.
• Obtain and track offers and quotes from subcontractors or vendors.
• Prepare preliminary schedules for awarded projects.
• Manage multiple project estimates simultaneously.
• Develop relationships with current and potential customers.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to peers.
• Verify customer quotes and collaborate with the Operations Team.
• Gain technical knowledge of traffic control and Trafficade/AWP Safety products.
• Develop traffic control plans and attend customer lunches.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 or 4-year college degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years construction industry experience preferred.
• Organized with an intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and manage customer relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, Word).
• Experience with Salesforce software preferred.
• Knowledge of CDOT M& S Standards and MUTCD a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in traffic control or related fields.
• Familiarity with project management software.

Benefits

• 3 medical plan options
• 2 dental plan options
• Legal and Identity Shield
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Company paid $50k in basic life insurance
• Company paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays