Senior Construction Estimator – AI-Driven Bids

Energy Jobline ZR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions

Health benefits

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

BFL Construction, a division of Revird, seeks an Estimator to help drive profitable bids and build strong client and team relationships in the Phoenix and Tucson markets.

You will estimate projects from conceptual to tender, collaborate with the estimating director, and champion risk reduction while aligning with BFL’s CORE Values—R.E.A.L.—throughout the tender and pre-construction process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating on projects from $100k to $100M.
• Postsecondary diploma or degree in building technology or construction management (asset).
• Experience estimating commercial, multi-family residential and institutional buildings.
• Client facing and CMAR interview experience desirable.
• Experience with General Contractors and managing multiple estimates.
• Experience with Hard Bid and Public Projects.
• Familiar with drawing reviews, contract administration, document management, and scheduling software.
• Knowledge of bid preparation including quantity take-off, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills: MS Office, MS Project, Procore, Building Connected, estimating software; AI capabilities in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain bid strategies and policies to improve efficiencies.
• Establish positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Create polished estimates to drive profitability and risk reduction.
• Coordinate with department director to refine estimation processes and systems.
• Collaborate with project teams regarding general conditions, methodology and schedules in Tender/Pre-Construction.
• Prepare full cost estimates for conceptual, design-build, CMAR, lump sum, or general tender.
• Interpret drawings/specifications to define scope of estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and manage tender packages and scopes of work.
• Lead handoff to operations and ensure clear communication at project kick-off.
• Model BFL CORE Values in daily work: Respect, Evolve, Accountability, Leadership.

Skills

Estimating experience

Client facing

CMAR interviewing

Hard Bid

Public Projects

Drawing reviews

Bid preparation

Quantity takeoffs

Bid closings

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

AI in estimating

Education

Postsecondary diploma or degree in building technology / construction management or quantity surveying (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Building Connected

Estimating software

Job description

BFL Construction, a division of Revird, seeks an Estimator to help drive profitable bids and build strong client and team relationships in the Phoenix and Tucson markets.

You will estimate projects from conceptual to tender, collaborate with the estimating director, and champion risk reduction while aligning with BFL’s CORE Values—R.E.A.L.—throughout the tender and pre-construction process.