Construction Estimator

Concord General Contracting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord General Contracting is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to transform concepts and construction documents into competitive project budgets. You’ll work with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams through the preconstruction process.

As an Employee-Owned company, you will help shape the long-term success of a growing firm. You will contribute to improving estimating procedures, systems, and department efficiency while building lasting relationships

Qualifications

• 3–5 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 a plus.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, systems, sequencing, and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, addenda, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar estimating software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; Outlook and Word knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document estimates.
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and bid documents to identify scope, risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed estimates, bid-day spreadsheets, and supporting docs.
• 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.
• Evaluate project risk, profitability, market conditions, pricing, labor availability, and subcontractor capacity.
• Coordinate handoff to Accounting and Operations; review estimates against actuals and capture lessons learned.
• Build relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

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.