Corporate Estimator

Brunel; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 64,575 - 129,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat daily rate

Comprehensive benefits

401K matching

PTO 3 days

Sick days 5

10-hour days

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Corporate Estimator for a long-term contract based in Phoenix on a hybrid schedule, combining work from home with travel to the engineering office as needed. You will ensure compliance with corporate estimating procedures, develop and review estimates, and validate results.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience (or 14+ years without a degree) in heavy civil/industrial construction, and proficiency with estimating software such as Hard Dollar,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years of related experience, or 14+ years if no degree.
• Familiarity with heavy civil/industrial construction practices and benchmarks.
• Familiarity with Blue Book for reviewing construction equipment rates.
• Experience with estimating software such as Hard Dollar, Cleopatra, RS Means, etc.
• Strong MS Office skills: Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor estimates, bids, and proposals for completeness and competitiveness.
• Review all classes of estimates from AACE Class 5 through Class 1.
• Review contractor EEPs and attend estimate progress meetings.
• Act as owner’s representative and SME with contractors during estimate prep.
• Validate and benchmark contractor estimates using internal/external data.
• Review Basis of Estimate documents and prepare early-phase factored estimates.
• Develop Direct, Indirect, Escalation, Contingency, and Owner’s Costs for estimates.
• Assist in collecting project actuals for benchmarking database.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Heavy industrial construction

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Estimating software

Communication

Independent work

AACE Estimating

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Hard Dollar

Cleopatra

RS Means

Job description

Brunel is currently searching for a Corporate Estimator for a long-term contract position with our mining client. The position will be based in Phoenix on a hybrid schedule working from home and travel to engineering office as needed. This will be responsible for complying with company corporate estimating procedures while developing and reviewing, and validating estimates.

Duties include:

• Reviewing and assessing contractor estimates, bids, and proposals for overall completeness and competitiveness against market conditions, while also assuring the contractor has met overall corporate estimating guidelines.
• Reviewing all classes of estimates including AACE Class 5 through Clas 1 estimates.
• Reviewing contractor prepared Estimate Execution Plans (EEP).
• Attending estimate progress meetings during preparation of an estimate.
• Acting as owner’s representative and subject matter expert while liaising with contractors during preparation of estimates.
• Validating and benchmarking contractor prepared estimates using internal and external sources of data.
• Reviewing contractor prepared Basis of Estimate (BoE) documents.
• Preparing early phase factored estimates using internally developed tools.
• Developing Direct, Indirect, Escalation, Contingency, and Owner’s Cost elements for estimates.
• Assisting in the collection of project actuals for incorporation into estimating benchmarking database.
• Working with Project Controls Manager to develop Owner’s Costs for estimates.
• Working with Corporate Estimating Manager to ensure all corporate estimating standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• Assisting in yearly Estimating Department corporate initiatives.
• This position will report to the Corporate Estimating Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience or 14 years of experience if non-degreed.
• Familiarity with heavy civil and heavy industrial construction practices and benchmarks.
• Familiarity with "Blue Book" for reviewing and developing construction equipment rates.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as Hard Dollar, Cleopatra, RS Means, etc.
• Strong skillset in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.
• Ability to communicate with all levels; management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Preferred understanding of AACE Estimating Requirements and stage gate approach to projects.
• MUST be local to commute to Phoenix office and must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.

Offer:

• This position offers a flat daily rate.
• Full-time contractors are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching - 50% match, up to 3%.
• Position includes accrued 3 days of PTO and accrued 5 sick days satisfying Arizona state law. No paid holidays.
• Position will be based on a 5 day work week, average working day is 10 hours.

Brunel is an EEO Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Brunel participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.