Ground up Commercial Construction Estimator

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

Job summary

TLW Construction seeks a motivated Ground Up Commercial Estimator to join our team in the Greater Phoenix area. This role involves preparing project bids for major commercial projects and requires strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and at least three years of experience in the sector. We offer a competitive salary with benefits and a chance to grow within a reputable construction firm known for its integrity and quality of work.

Benefits

Health, dental, life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Company truck or truck allowance

Meaningful bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years estimating/project management experience in commercial construction.
• Self-driven, organized, and effective negotiator.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex project cost models.

Responsibilities

• Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets.
• Write subcontractor scopes and assist project managers through buyout.
• Establish detailed, qualified, complete project proposals.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office suite

High level MS Excel proficiency

Strong technical writing skills

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Scheduling software (MS Project or similar)

Web-based project management programs (Procore)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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
• Execution of 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 the 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 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 DescriptionTLW 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.Company DescriptionTLW 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.