Commercial Construction Estimator

TLW Global; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable commercial general contractor in the Greater Phoenix area is seeking a motivated Commercial Construction Estimator. The role involves creating project bids for ground-up commercial projects and offers opportunities for significant career growth. The company values honesty and integrity, with a strong reputation built over 40 years.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Company truck or truck allowance

Company credit card for gas and expenses

Meaningful bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of estimating/project management experience in commercial construction.
• High-level plan reading comprehension for civil, architectural, structural, and MPE design.

Responsibilities

• Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets.
• Establish detailed, qualified, complete, and competitive project proposals.
• Facilitate clear communication and maintain strong client relations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Technical Writing

Plan Reading

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Procore

MS Excel

Job description

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Location: Greater Phoenix area

Salary Range: $75,000 - 115,000 (plus benefits)

TLW Construction, a reputable commercial general contractor established in 1983, is seeking a motivated and professional Ground Up Commercial Estimator to work with the TLW VP of Preconstruction by assembling and organizing complete project bids for ground-up commercial projects ranging from $2 million to $20 million. We offer an outstanding work environment and opportunities for significant career growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets
• Write subcontractor scopes and assist project managers through buyout
• Execute the entire bid invitation process
• Assist in subcontractor prequalification
• Create conceptual and bid-phase project schedules
• Facilitate clear communication and maintain strong client relations
• Qualify subcontractor bid-phase RFIs and manage document control communication with the design team
• Establish detailed, qualified, complete, and competitive project proposals and bid clarifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience with scheduling software (MS Project or similar)
• High-level plan reading comprehension for civil, architectural, structural, and MPE design
• Strong technical and motivational writing and communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex project cost models
• High proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with web-based project management programs (Procore is a plus)
• Self-driven, organized, and an effective negotiator
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating/project management experience in commercial construction

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($75,000 – $115,000)
• Health, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match
• Meaningful bonus opportunities
• Company truck or truck allowance plus a company credit card for gas and expenses

Company Description:

TLW Construction has been building quality commercial projects in the Southwest for over 40 years. During this time, TLW has developed a reputation for honesty, integrity, and quality work. Having weathered multiple economic downturns, TLW remains a reliable general contractor.