Construction Estimator

Concord General Contracting; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Concord General Contracting is seeking a Construction Estimator to transform concepts and documents into competitive project budgets. You will collaborate with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout preconstruction.

As an employee-owned company, your work helps shape long-term success and stake in the business. This role emphasizes thorough analysis, accurate estimating, and strong relationships across project teams.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience developing estimates across multiple design stages.
• Conceptual estimating experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, building systems, sequencing, and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar estimating software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document estimates.
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and bid documents to identify scope, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed estimates, bid-day spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
• Solicit, review, and reconcile subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Lead and coordinate bid-day activities, including proposal tracking and scope review.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, client presentations, and interviews.
• Support negotiated projects, milestone estimates, value analysis, and GMP proposals.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work for subcontract and purchase orders.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Build the Numbers Behind Exceptional Projects

Great construction starts long before anyone breaks ground. It begins with accurate estimates, thoughtful planning, strong relationships, and a team that knows how to identify opportunities before they become obstacles.

Concord General Contracting is looking for a Construction Estimator to help turn concepts and construction documents into competitive, complete, and well-planned project budgets. In this role, you will work closely with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and our internal teams throughout the preconstruction process.

And because Concord is employee-owned, you are not simply estimating projects—you are helping shape the long-term success of a company you have a stake in.

What You’ll Do

• Develop conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document estimates.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to identify scope requirements, risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed estimates, bid-day spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
• Solicit, review, and reconcile subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Lead and coordinate bid-day activities, including proposal tracking and scope review.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, project site visits, client presentations, and project interviews.
• Support negotiated projects, milestone estimates, value analysis, and Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work for subcontract and purchase order agreements.
• Evaluate project risk, profitability, market conditions, material pricing, labor availability, and subcontractor capacity.
• Coordinate an organized and seamless project handoff to Accounting and Operations.
• Participate in project reviews to compare estimated costs with actual performance and identify lessons learned.
• Build lasting relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Help improve estimating procedures, systems, technology, and overall department efficiency.

What You Bring

• Three to five years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Experience developing estimates throughout multiple stages of design.
• Conceptual estimating experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, building systems, sequencing, and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar estimating software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Outlook and Word.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Why Concord?

At Concord, we exist to change the definition of a team. That means collaboration is not just encouraged—it is expected. We challenge one another, listen to different perspectives, and make decisions without egos getting in the way.

We believe in treating others the way we want to be treated, earning the trust of our clients and industry partners, and taking ownership of the work we perform.

As an Employee Owner, you have a meaningful stake in the company’s success. When our projects, clients, and teams succeed, you share in that success.

Concord has been recognized as an Arizona Republic Top Workplace, a Phoenix Business Journal Best Place to Work, and a Best of Arizona Business General Contractor—recognition that reflects our commitment to our people, our clients, and each other.