Lead Construction Estimator – Hard-Bid & Design-Build

STO Building Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

STO Building Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for commercial construction projects and help ensure cost accuracy with the project team.

You will perform quantity take-offs, read contract documents, solicit bids from subs and suppliers, and assist in bid submittals and schedule outlines. Proficiency in Timberline and Excel, plus Word, AutoCAD or Primavera, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 3 year experience in estimating commercial construction projects, showing competence in hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Excellent working knowledge of Timberline and Excel software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Primavera systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates for potential projects, using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes and prices information.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepares estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.
• Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Estimating skills

Contract understanding

Pressure handling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Timberline

Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

STO Building Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Estimator to prepare estimates for commercial construction projects and help ensure cost accuracy with the project team.

You will perform quantity take-offs, read contract documents, solicit bids from subs and suppliers, and assist in bid submittals and schedule outlines. Proficiency in Timberline and Excel, plus Word, AutoCAD or Primavera, is preferred.