Senior Estimator

Aspenational; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspenational seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for construction projects from conceptual to detailed estimates across mining, industrial, and airport divisions.

The role involves analyzing plans, managing subcontractor bids, negotiating pricing, mentoring junior estimators, and driving accuracy and profitability in preconstruction processes. You'll build comprehensive bid packages and collaborate with management and owners.

Qualifications

• 4+ years documented field experience.
• 5-7 years estimating experience in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimation across conceptual to detailed estimates.
• Analyze plans, specs, drawings to compute costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Mentor junior estimators and oversee preconstruction processes.
• Develop comprehensive bid packages and RFIs.
• Collaborate with management, project managers, engineers, and owners.
• Leverage estimating software to boost accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Estimating principles

Negotiation

Communication

Take-off experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Tools

Accubid Classic Pro 16

Bid 2Win

Job description

The Senior Estimator leads cost estimation for construction projects, analyzes plans, manages subcontractor bids, negotiates pricing, mentors junior staff, and ensure profitable, accurate bids by overseeing the preconstruction process from conceptual to detailed estimates.

• Lead Estimation: Oversee the entire bid process, from initial analysis to final submission, including conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimates, for the mining, industrial, and airport divisions.
• Cost Analysis: Analyze project plans, specifications, and drawings to determine scope, quantities, labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Bid Management: Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and analyze potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and guide junior estimators; assign tasks and review their work for accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with management, project managers, engineers, and owners to align estimates with project goals.
• Proposal Development: Prepare comprehensive bid packages, including cost reports, proposals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Process Improvement: Provide input for best practices and leverage estimating software to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Cultivate Relationships: Build effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company vision, mission, and core values, and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Networking: Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Safety and Other: Observe all safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of estimating principles, construction methods, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Prior Project and take-off experience.
• Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.
• Proficiency with estimating software: Accubid Classic Pro 16 & Bid 2Win
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
• Knowledge and understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical and underground construction principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Education, Qualifications, & Experience (including but not limited to):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience.
• Must have 4+ years documented field experience.
• 5-7 years’ estimating experience in industrial, preferred; commercial acceptable but with some industrial experience.