Civil Estimator: Lead Bid Strategy in Phoenix

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Civil Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for civil and underground construction, reviewing specs, drawings, and bid documents to prepare competitive proposals. You will coordinate with project teams, engineers, and vendors to ensure comprehensive bids.

Responsibilities include takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors; assisting with budgets and change orders; and communicating estimating assumptions clearly throughout the project

Qualifications

• Interpret construction drawings, technical specs, bid packages, and requirements.
• Ability to prepare detailed cost estimates for civil/underground works.
• Strong analytical and scheduling knowledge; proficient with Excel.
• Experience communicating estimating details to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, specs, plans, and documents to determine estimating needs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for civil and underground scopes.
• Develop detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subs.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing and scope coverage.
• Assist with change orders and maintain project budgets post-award.
• Document estimating assumptions and maintain bid records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in business / accounting / finance / construction management

Equivalent professional experience may be considered

Tools

Sage Timberline Estimating

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Jobot in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Civil Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for civil and underground construction, reviewing specs, drawings, and bid documents to prepare competitive proposals. You will coordinate with project teams, engineers, and vendors to ensure comprehensive bids.

Responsibilities include takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors; assisting with budgets and change orders; and communicating estimating assumptions clearly throughout the project