Commercial Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a skilled Ground Up Commercial Estimator to join their team in the Greater Phoenix area. This role involves preparing comprehensive project bids for significant commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex project budgets. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

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

Plan Reading

Technical Writing

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS Excel

Procore

Job description

Job Description: Commercial Construction Estimator

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 VP of Preconstruction. The role involves 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:

1. Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets
2. Write subcontractor scopes and assist project managers through buyout
3. Execute the bid invitation process
4. Assist in subcontractor prequalification
5. Create conceptual and bid-phase project schedules
6. Facilitate clear communication and maintain strong client relations
7. Qualify subcontractor bid-phase RFIs and manage document control communication with the design team
8. 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 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 solid reputation for honesty, integrity, and quality of work. Having weathered multiple economic downturns, TLW has proven staying power as a reliable general contractor.