Construction Estimator

Ironmark Building Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Ironmark Building Co. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join our Phoenix-area team. The role focuses on calculating labor, equipment, and material costs for wood-frame and other commercial projects, reviewing drawings, and coordinating subcontractor bids.

You will manage bid invitations, assess bids, and present to clients, with emphasis on accuracy, deadlines, and strong communication with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related estimating experience on commercial construction projects (public and private).
• Experience with hard bids and wood-frame construction.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret plans/specs for bid scope and schedule.
• Takeoffs and estimates; meet bid deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and On-screen Takeoff.

Responsibilities

• Calculate labor, equipment, and material costs for commercial projects and remodels.
• Review drawings/specifications to determine quantities and pricing.
• Coordinate subcontractor bids and prepare bid presentations.
• Communicate with bidders to ensure completeness of bids.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for qualified lists.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Bid coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Estimating degree

Tools

On-screen Takeoff

Excel

Job description

Description

Ironmark Building Co. is looking for a commercial construction Estimator to join our team in the Phoenix area!

We are an award-winning commercial general contractor based in Minneapolis. We specialize in multi-family, mixed use and hospitality projects. We have established ourselves as the go-to-firm when it comes to managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. Our portfolio is filled with many success stories, but we are most proud of the strong relationships we have built and continue to grow. Our relationship-centered approach starts with our employees. We look for people who embody our values of putting people first, accountability, collaboration, and hard work. We want self-starters who take ownership in their work and value building and maintaining relationships every step along the way. We take pride in our desire to become better every day and providing our employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. Ironmark is committed to excellence and looking for people who will contribute to the company’s growth.

What You’ll Do

• Calculate accurate labor, equipment, and material costs for wood frame and other commercial construction projects and remodels
• Review drawings and specifications to determine quantities and calculate pricing
• Coordinate subcontractor bids, including preparing bid invitations, reviewing incoming bids for scope and pricing, scheduling site visits with subcontractors to review the scope of projects, acquiring best pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and developing bid presentations
• Communicate with low bidder for final overview and assure completeness of bid
• Develop and maintain positive communication with subcontractors and suppliers, including researching and qualifying new subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining lists of preferred subcontractors and suppliers to present to clients
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, as necessary
• Prepare project documents, material release schedules, client information, project schedules and other documentation to assure a steady stream of information to the Project Managers
• Present to Owner and Architects as needed

Requirements

Want to get your resume to the top? Take a look at our requirements:

• 2+ years of related estimating experience working on commercial construction projects, both public and private bidding
• Experience with hard bids
• Passion for commercial constructionKnowledgeable in wood frame construction
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret plans and specifications relative to the scope of work and schedule specified for each project within bid time frame
• Ability to read plans and perform material takeoffs and estimates
• Must be able to meet bid deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and On-screen take-off or comparable
• Ability to communicate with other professional contractors
• A degree and/or certification in Estimating, Construction Management, and/or Architecture is strongly preferred

What You'll Get

Ironmark provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life blend. Our benefits include medical (two plan and network options), dental, vision, HSA plan with employer contribution, company paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) plus company match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

On top of all that, you will be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.

Due to our company size, all employees have the opportunity for immediate involvement and impact in every aspect of their position. You won’t find a better career in the commercial construction industry anywhere else. Let’s talk! We’ll prove it!

For more information, visit our website at www.ironmarkbuildingco.com

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Ironmark is not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters at this time.