Estimator - Public Works

GCON LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

401(k) contribution

Profit sharing

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Education sponsorship

Boot voucher

Mental health services

Job summary

GCON LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Estimator for Public Works and JOC projects. You will develop scopes, pricing strategies, and proposals, even when documents are incomplete, and coordinate with clients and trade partners to ensure accurate pricing and successful proposals.

The role emphasizes detailed scoping, pricing development, and transition of awarded work to the project team, with a focus on relationship-building and delivering value on fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, construction management, public works, JOC, or related construction procurement methods.
• Ability to interpret project needs from verbal direction, field conditions, limited drawings, and client requirements.
• Strong understanding of construction, construction scopes, trade partner coordination, and proposal development.
• Ability to review and level subcontractor quotes for completeness and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with clients, project managers, and trade partners.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple opportunities at various stages of preconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Attend client site walks for projects that may not have drawings or formal construction documents.
• Receive and interpret verbal project and program requirements from clients.
• Document existing conditions through photographs, field measurements, and notes.
• Conceptualize construction needs based on client requirements and develop scoping documents, sketches, or narratives for trade partner pricing.
• Distribute scope documents to trade partners and coordinate pricing efforts.
• Answer questions from trade partners and facilitate the pricing process.
• Collect, review, level, and vet trade partner quotes for scope completeness, accuracy, and comparison.
• Enter pricing into bid templates based on the client’s selected procurement method.
• Schedule and lead internal review meetings prior to proposal finalization.
• Finalize proposals and submit them directly to clients or route them through the appropriate project managers.
• Interface with clients before, during, and after proposal development to clarify scope, pricing, and project requirements.
• Lead internal handoff meetings to bring project teams up to speed on project scope, pricing assumptions, and selected vendors.
• Maintain the opportunity database by adding new projects and keeping pending opportunities current.
• Review, understand, and track the requirements of various JOC contracts and prepare proposals in accordance with each contract’s specific requirements.
• Maintain existing trade partner relationships and cultivate new ones.
• Assist with historical pricing information and supporting data needed for proposal submissions.

Skills

Estimating

Construction mgmt

Public works

JOC

Trade partner coord

Proposal development

Communication skills

Tools

Bid templates

Databases

Construction docs tools

Job description

Position Description

At GCON, we are builders, problem-solvers, and trusted partners. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing Public Works team and play a key role in developing scopes, pricing strategies, and proposals for Job Order Contracting (JOC), public works, and smaller construction projects. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships with clients and trade partners, and can confidently develop project scopes and pricing even when complete construction documents are not available. This role is responsible for developing accurate and complete project scopes, obtaining and leveling trade partner pricing, preparing proposals, and supporting the transition of awarded work to the project team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working directly with clients and trade partners, and able to develop pricing strategies for projects with limited or incomplete construction documents.

GCON Culture Of Caring Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee medical/dental premium coverage (generous family coverage with 3 plans to tailor to needs)
• Immediate employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Potential annual profit sharing bonus
• Employee rewards program to redeem for gift cards or contribute to cause of your choosing
• Tuition reimbursement program for pursuits outside position
• Sponsorship for continuing education for career pursuits
• 40 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) for causes you support in addition to PTO
• Employee boot voucher program
• Access to StrongerWork optimal mental health services

The GCON Way

GCON Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and has a national reach, with permanent teams in Hillsboro, OR, Rio Rancho, NM, and Santa Clara, CA. We specialize in a wide range of project types, facilitated by highly specialized builders. GCON builds its advanced teams through robust career development training programs, a leadership development (LEADERS) program, and a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging culture aligned with our value of Stewardship. GCON’s Core Values of Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, Set a New Standard, Continuous Improvement, and Stewardship bring GCON team members together to inspire opportunities and promote new ideas. Our people centered ethos is evidenced through our strong Safety culture recognized for 2 consecutive years with the Highwire Platinum designation, as well as our employee recognition program, GCON’s Greatest, which promotes daily teamwork and camaraderie that are central to a meaningful career.

Responsibilities

• Attend client site walks for projects that may not have drawings or formal construction documents.
• Receive and interpret verbal project and program requirements from clients.
• Document existing conditions through photographs, field measurements, and notes.
• Conceptualize construction needs based on client requirements and develop scoping documents, sketches, or narratives for trade partner pricing.
• Distribute scope documents to trade partners and coordinate pricing efforts.
• Answer questions from trade partners and facilitate the pricing process.
• Collect, review, level, and vet trade partner quotes for scope completeness, accuracy, and comparison.
• Enter pricing into bid templates based on the client’s selected procurement method.
• Schedule and lead internal review meetings prior to proposal finalization.
• Finalize proposals and submit them directly to clients or route them through the appropriate project managers.
• Interface with clients before, during, and after proposal development to clarify scope, pricing, and project requirements.
• Lead internal handoff meetings to bring project teams up to speed on project scope, pricing assumptions, and selected vendors.
• Maintain the opportunity database by adding new projects and keeping pending opportunities current.
• Review, understand, and track the requirements of various JOC contracts and prepare proposals in accordance with each contract’s specific requirements.
• Maintain existing trade partner relationships and cultivate new ones.
• Assist with historical pricing information and supporting data needed for proposal submissions.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, construction management, public works, JOC, or related construction procurement methods.
• Ability to interpret project needs from verbal direction, field conditions, limited drawings, and client requirements.
• Strong understanding of construction, construction scopes, trade partner coordination, and proposal development.
• Ability to review and level subcontractor quotes for completeness and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with clients, project managers, and trade partners.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple opportunities at various stages of preconstruction.
• Proficiency with bid templates, databases, and construction-related documentation tools.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking/Sitting
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio
• Lift/Carry: Up to 40lbs.
• Bending/Twisting
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, GCON also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. GCON does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to GCON please contact our recruitment team who will advise you on the process.