Construction Estimator

Dap-Construction-Management-LLC; Phoenix (AZ); In loco; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and short‑

Descrizione del lavoro

DAP Construction Management is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator with a minimum of 10 years of estimating experience to lead the preparation of accurate and competitive bids for federal and commercial projects.

This role focuses on estimating, including detailed quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, cost analyses, and final bid preparation. You will work with leadership and project teams to establish realistic budgets and provide a thorough handoff to operations after award.

Competenze

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience on commercial, federal, military, municipal, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon wage requirements.
• Ability to translate concepts into final construction estimates.
• Strong understanding of means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling.
• USACE, RMS, and DoD project experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Mansioni

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost analyses.
• Perform bid leveling and scope comparisons.
• Prepare proposal packages, cost narratives, and pricing breakdowns.
• Evaluate alternates, value engineering opportunities, and scope gaps.
• Support negotiated work, design-build projects, MACCs, MATOCs, IDIQs, and task order proposals.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid conferences, and estimating-related client meetings.
• Coordinate with project teams to validate sequencing and general conditions costs.
• Prepare clear estimate summaries and supporting documentation for leadership review.
• Transfer awarded estimates, subcontractor proposals, scope assumptions, and identified risks to operations.
• Compare estimated costs with actual project results to improve future estimates.
• Maintain historical cost data, estimating templates, and pricing resources.

Conoscenze

10+ years estimating experience

Strong communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Reading complex docs (SOWs)

Scheduling knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software & takeoff platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

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Construction Management FullTime Professional Phoenix, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1030

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Owner of DAP Construction Management

Position Summary

DAP Construction Management is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator with a minimum of 10 years of construction estimating experience to lead the preparation of accurate, complete, and competitive estimates for federally funded construction projects.

This role is primarily focused on estimating, including detailed quantity takeoffs, scope development, subcontractor pricing, cost analysis, and final bid preparation. The ideal candidate can independently evaluate complex bid documents, identify scope gaps and project risks, and develop estimates supported by clearly documented assumptions.

The Senior Construction Estimator will work directly with company leadership and project teams to establish realistic project budgets, strengthen bid competitiveness, and provide a thorough handoff to operations following award.

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive cost estimates.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost analyses.
• Perform bid leveling and scope comparisons.
• Prepare proposal packages, cost narratives, and pricing breakdowns.
• Evaluate alternates, value engineering opportunities, and scope gaps.
• Support negotiated work, design-build projects, MACCs, MATOCs, IDIQs, and task order proposals.

Subcontractor and Supplier Pricing

• Develop bid packages and solicit pricing from qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build and maintain a reliable network of trade partners.
• Review and compare proposals for scope completeness, exclusions, qualifications, and pricing.
• Perform bid leveling and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, and discrepancies.
• Negotiate pricing and evaluate alternatives that meet project requirements.

Project Turnover & Operations Support

• Attend site visits, pre-bid conferences, and estimating-related client meetings.
• Recommend value-engineering options and explain their cost and scope implications.
• Coordinate with project teams to validate construction sequencing, schedule assumptions, and general conditions costs.
• Prepare clear estimate summaries and supporting documentation for leadership review.
• Transfer awarded estimates, subcontractor proposals, scope assumptions, and identified risks to operations.
• Compare estimated costs with actual project results to improve future estimates.
• Maintain historical cost data, estimating templates, and pricing resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction estimating experience.
• Extensive experience preparing estimates for commercial, federal, military, municipal, or industrial construction projects.
• Understand and evaluate Davis-Bacon wage requirements
• Proven ability to independently develop conceptual through final construction estimates.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specification documents (SOWs).
• Experience analyzing project critical paths and schedule impacts.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement and project buyout processes.
• Experience with estimating software, takeoff platforms, and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project experience.
• Resident Management System (RMS) experience.
• Air Force, Army, Navy, or Department of Defense project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Competitive salary with experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Paid Federal holidays (11) and paid time off.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Additional Requirements

This position will require access to U.S. military installations. Candidates must be able to successfully pass background screening requirements necessary to obtain base access.

DAP Construction Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining top industry talent.