Estimator – Construction (Multi‑Family & Commercial)

Bfl Construction Co; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

BFL Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Phoenix-area team and lead cost estimation for a range of projects. The role emphasizes building strong client and subcontractor relationships while delivering polished, competitive bids.

The Estimator will develop robust estimates for conceptual, design-build, and lump-sum tenders, coordinate with the estimating director, and ensure clear handoffs to operations for awarded projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing estimating work on construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $200 million.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in building technology, construction management or quantity surveying CEC, PQS or similar designations considered an asset.
• Experience estimating commercial, multi-family residential and institutional buildings.
• Experience working for/with General Contractors and managing multiple estimates at a time.
• Experience with Hard Bid and Public Projects
• Familiarity with drawing reviews, contract administration, document management, scheduling software, change order procedures.
• Knowledge of bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, Building Connected, and various estimating software’s.
• Experience in utilizing AI capabilities to increase production and accuracy of estimates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of current marketplace and trends to gain and maintain our competitive advantage and develop effective bid strategies.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, public and project teams.
• Champion risk reduction and profitability by creating polished estimates.
• In Collaboration with the department manager, develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiencies within the Estimating department.
• Consult and collaborate with broad project teams with regards to general conditions, construction methodology and schedules during the Tender/Pre‑Construction process.
• Prepare and coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build, C&M, lump sum, or general tender for a variety of projects.
• Interpret documentation, specifications, and design drawings to define scope/contents of estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs from tender drawings; issue tender packages and create scopes of work and lead hard tender closings.
• Spearhead hand‑off process to operations team for newly awarded projects. Ensure open communication during project kick‑off.
• Live and model the behaviors as aligned with BFL’s CORE Values-R.E.A.L.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in building technology / construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Building Connected

Estimating software

Job description

BFL Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Phoenix-area team and lead cost estimation for a range of projects. The role emphasizes building strong client and subcontractor relationships while delivering polished, competitive bids.

The Estimator will develop robust estimates for conceptual, design-build, and lump-sum tenders, coordinate with the estimating director, and ensure clear handoffs to operations for awarded projects.