Ground up Commercial Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in the Greater Phoenix area seeks a motivated Commercial Construction Estimator to join their team. The role involves crafting detailed project bids and managing bidding processes for significant commercial projects. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Excellent benefits, competitive salary, and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Health, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match

Company truck or truck allowance plus company credit card for gas and expenses

Meaningful bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of estimating/project management experience in commercial construction.
• High-level MS Excel proficiency is essential.
• Proficient in reading civil, architectural, structural, and MPE design plans.

Responsibilities

• Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets.
• Establish detailed and competitive project proposals and bid clarifications.
• Facilitate communication and maintain strong client relations.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Construction Estimator

Location: Greater Phoenix area

Salary Range: $75,000 - 115,000 (plus benefits)

TLW Construction, a reputable commercial general contractor established in 1983, is seeking a motivated and professional Ground Up Commercial Estimator to work with the TLW VP of Preconstruction by assembling and organizing complete project bids for ground-up commercial projects ranging from $2 million to $20 million. We offer an outstanding work environment and opportunities for significant career growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets
• Write subcontractor scopes and assist project managers through buyout
• Execute the entirety of the bid invitation process
• Assist in subcontractor prequalification
• Create conceptual and bid-phase project schedules
• Facilitate clear communication and maintain strong client relations
• Qualify subcontractor bid-phase RFIs and manage document control communication with the design team
• Establish detailed, qualified, complete, and competitive project proposals and bid clarifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience with scheduling software (MS Project or similar)
• High-level plan reading comprehension for civil, architectural, structural, and MPE design
• Strong technical and motivational writing and communication skills
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex project cost models
• High-level MS Excel proficiency
• Experience with web-based project management programs (Procore experience is a plus)
• Self-driven, organized, and an effective negotiator
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating/project management experience in commercial construction

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($75,000 – $115,000)
• Health, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match
• Meaningful bonus opportunities
• Company truck or truck allowance plus company credit card for gas and expenses

Company Description:

TLW Construction has been building quality commercial projects in the Southwest for over 40 years. During this time, TLW has developed a solid reputation for honesty, integrity, and quality of work. Having weathered multiple severe economic downturns during its many years in business, TLW has proven staying power as a reliable general contractor.