Estimator

Blue Hire; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Hire Ltd. seeks an experienced Construction Estimator and Project Manager to lead cost analysis, bid preparation, and risk assessment for heavy civil projects.

You will review plans, develop quantity takeoffs, coordinate with engineers and estimators, and prepare payments and change orders.

This on-site Tucson role requires collaboration with subcontractors, owners, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction estimating and cost analysis.
• Strong ability to plan, manage projects, and coordinate bid processes.
• Familiarity with quantity takeoffs, budget tracking, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to prepare accurate estimates.
• Develop risk analysis and identify potential cost or execution challenges.
• Prepare and submit estimates consistent with contract requirements.
• Develop requests for proposals (RFPs) for subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinate quantity takeoffs with project engineers and estimating staff.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotations and manage change orders/RFIs.
• Mentor and supervise project engineers and estimators.
• Manage construction projects with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, track safety, quality, scheduling, and productivity.
• Prepare monthly cost forecasts and payment applications.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost analysis

Project planning

Bid preparation

Quantity takeoffs

Budget tracking

Cost forecasting

Subcontractor coordination

RFIs and change orders

Job description

Construction estimating, Heavy civil project management, Quantity takeoffs & bid preparation, Cost forecasting & budget tracking, Subcontractor coordination, Change orders/RFIs

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, contract documents, and scope of work to prepare accurate project estimates.
• Conduct risk analysis and identify potential cost or execution challenges.
• Prepare and submit estimates in accordance with contract requirements.
• Develop requests for proposals (RFPs) for subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinate quantity takeoffs with project engineers and estimating staff.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to execution.
• Mentor and supervise project engineers and assistant estimators.

B. Project Management Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects while coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, owners, and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and address safety, quality, scheduling, and productivity.
• Monitor job costs, track budgets, and prepare monthly cost forecasts.
• Prepare and submit payment applications.
• Review subcontractor payment applications.
• Prepare and submit change orders and requests for information (RFIs).
• Resolve outstanding project issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage project closeout documentation required by the owner and company.
• Mentor and supervise project engineers.
• Perform additional duties as required to support successful project delivery.

Required Industry Experience

• Candidates should have relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Infrastructure: Highways, roadways, bridges, underground utilities, earthwork, concrete, and paving.
• Utilities: Wastewater treatment plants, booster treatment plants, water treatment plants, and reservoir rehabilitation.
• Job Order Contracts (JOC): Experience with JOC projects is preferred.
• Site Development: Site development and associated infrastructure construction.
• Asphalt: Experience is an additional advantage.
• Additional requirement: Demonstrated longevity and stability in previous employment.

Required Skills

• Construction estimating and cost analysis
• Project planning and execution
• Quantity takeoffs and bid preparation
• Contract document and specification review
• Budget tracking and cost forecasting
• Subcontractor and vendor coordination
• Change orders, RFIs, and payment applications
• Schedule, quality, safety, and productivity management