Construction Estimator

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

ESOP

Job summary

ET Design-Build / ET Environmental seeks an experienced estimator to lead lump-sum bids for diverse industrial projects. You will review drawings, assemble detailed estimates, and prepare ROMs across multiple U.S. markets.

The role requires strong knowledge of bid packaging, subcontractor negotiations, and cost drivers. Located in Phoenix, AZ, the position offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction estimating experience, preferably with a General Contractor.
• Experience preparing General Contractor Lump Sum bids and submitting bids independently.
• Experience estimating across multiple U.S. regions and understanding regional labor/material cost differences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare General Contractor Lump Sum bids for assigned construction opportunities.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project information to develop complete estimates.
• Develop detailed estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Prepare ROM and conceptual estimates from limited drawings or narratives.
• Develop bid scopes and trade packages defining subcontractor responsibilities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using on-screen takeoff software and other estimating tools.
• Solicit competitive pricing from subcontractors, vendors and suppliers and evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate with subcontractors to obtain favorable pricing and terms.
• Develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and other project costs.
• Understand financial impact of fee, margin, contingency, escalation, and risk on pricing.
• Apply knowledge of regional construction markets when estimating projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of construction costs and market conditions.
• Identify risks and communicate them to leadership during bid reviews.

Skills

Construction estimating

General Contractor

Bid management

ROM estimates

Takeoffs

Negotiation

Regional market knowledge

Team collaboration

Ediphi estimating software

BuildingConnected

Tools

Ediphi estimating software

BuildingConnected

Job description

• Location Phoenix, AZ, 85029,United States
• Employee Type Full Time-Salary

Contact information

• Name Sue Moffett
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage and prepare General Contractor Lump Sum bids for assigned construction opportunities.
• Review drawings, specifications, conceptual and schematic designs, construction documents, addenda, bid instructions, and other project information to develop complete and accurate estimates.
• Develop detailed estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, ROM estimates, detailed estimates, control estimates, and final Lump Sum proposals.
• Develop comprehensive bid scopes and trade packages that clearly define subcontractor responsibilities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using on-screen takeoff software and other estimating tools.
• Solicit competitive pricing from qualified subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and equipment providers.
• Obtain and evaluate multiple competitive proposals for each bid package whenever possible.
• Perform detailed subcontractor bid leveling to confirm that proposals are complete and consistent with drawings, specifications, bid scopes, and project requirements.
• Identify exclusions, qualifications, allowances, assumptions, scope gaps, overlaps, and potential financial risks within subcontractor proposals.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
• Develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, general conditions, logistics, insurance, bonds, escalation, contingency, overhead, and other project costs.
• Understand the financial impact of fee, margin, contingency, escalation, and project risk when developing Lump Sum pricing.
• Apply knowledge of regional construction markets when estimating projects throughout the United States, including differences in labor rates, subcontractor availability, material costs, transportation, logistics, and local market conditions.
• Maintain current knowledge of construction costs, subcontractor markets, material pricing, industry trends, and regional economic conditions.
• Identify potential estimating and construction risks and communicate those risks to the Preconstruction Manager and project leadership.
• Participate in bid reviews and provide clear explanations of estimate assumptions, pricing, risks, subcontractor coverage, and recommended contingencies.
• Assist in preparing proposals and supporting documentation for clients and business development opportunities.
• Participate in project turnover meetings to ensure estimating assumptions, subcontractor pricing, scope commitments, and project risks are effectively communicated to the construction team.
• Conduct project site visits when necessary to evaluate existing conditions, logistics, access, constructability, and other factors affecting project cost.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Project Management, Engineering, and Business Development teams.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, architects, engineers, trade organizations, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with subcontractor bonding requirements and procurement when required.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting established bid dates and internal review deadlines.
• Ensure consistent application of ET's estimating procedures, company standards, financial controls, and preconstruction processes.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Characteristics:

• 5-10 years of construction estimating experience, preferably with a General Contractor.
• Demonstrated experience preparing General Contractor Lump Sum bids.
• Experience independently managing estimates from initial bid documents through final bid submission.
• Experience estimating construction projects in multiple regions of the United States.
• Strong understanding of regional differences in construction labor, subcontractor markets, material costs, logistics, and overall project pricing.
• Demonstrated experience estimating waste-to-energy, heavy industrial, RNG, LNG process, pipeline, industrial, and environmental projects.
• Ability to prepare ROM and conceptual estimates from limited drawings, conceptual sketches, narratives, or preliminary project information.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and other technical and non-technical project documents.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor solicitation, scope development, bid leveling, and proposal evaluation.
• Ability to identify missing scope, exclusions, qualifications, overlaps, and potential financial exposure within subcontractor proposals.
• Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs using on-screen takeoff software.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate project costs, margins, contingencies, escalation, and estimating risk.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple estimates based on bid dates, project complexity, workload, and company priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing complete and accurate estimates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, conscientious, organized, professional, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with Ediphi estimating software is highly desirable.
• Experience using BuildingConnected for subcontractor solicitation and bid management.
• Experience estimating Waste-to-Energy (WTE), Heavy Industrial, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), process facilities, and pipeline projects is highly desirable.
• Experience developing estimates for projects in multiple U.S. construction markets.
• Strong understanding of General Contractor preconstruction processes and Lump Sum bid strategy.
• Experience working with design-build and other alternative project delivery methods is desirable.

Summary

ET Design-Build / ET Environmental is an employee-owned company that inspires an entrepreneurial spirit. Above all, we foster an employee-friendly environment with flexible schedules, excellent compensation and creative medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).