Ground up Commercial Construction Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a motivated Commercial Estimator to create project bids for ground-up commercial projects. This role offers significant career growth and an outstanding work environment, requiring strong skills in budget management, communication, and negotiation.

Benefits

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

Meaningful bonus opportunities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of estimating or project management experience in commercial construction.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel.
• High-level plan reading comprehension for civil, architectural, and structural design.

Responsibilities

• Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets.
• Write subcontractor scopes and manage communication with the design team.
• Facilitate clear communication and maintain strong client relations.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Procore

MS Excel

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 VP of Preconstruction. The role involves 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:

1. Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets
2. Write subcontractor scopes and assist project managers through buyout
3. Execute the bid invitation process
4. Assist in subcontractor prequalification
5. Create project schedules for the conceptual and bid phases
6. Facilitate clear communication and maintain strong client relations
7. Qualify subcontractor bid-phase RFIs and manage document control communication with the design team
8. 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 analyze complex project cost models
• High proficiency in MS Excel
• 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 or 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 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. Known for honesty, integrity, and quality of work, TLW has proven staying power through economic downturns as a reliable general contractor.