Senior Estimator

Hoffman-Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman-Construction in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Estimator to join the Estimating department and lead cost estimation efforts for diverse projects. The role focuses on analyzing design documents, preparing estimates, and coordinating with clients, design partners, and subcontractors in an in-office setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of estimating experience, a relevant engineering or construction degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks. LEED accreditation is a plus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent is required or demonstrated equivalent field work.
• LEED Accredited Professional or ability to obtain within 18 months preferred.
• Five (10) years of construction estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates at all levels of design completion.
• Be a proactive team member within project teams and assist clients and design partners.
• Develop and publish Preconstruction Status Reports including cost indicators and cash flow projections.
• Validate budgets with subcontractors and equipment vendors.
• Interpret drawings and quantify materials for construction.
• On-screen take-off of material quantities and write estimate clarifications.
• Summarize quantities in an orderly fashion.

Skills

Team collaboration

MS Office Proficiency

Material take-off

Windows proficiency

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Eng, Civil Eng, Electrical Eng, Construction Mgmt, Arch, or equivalent

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Senior Estimator will work within the Estimating department and will report directly to the office Estimating Director. They will work closely with the entire estimating team and the office’s project management group. The Senior Estimator will analyze project design and construction documents to determine the needs of various projects, provide solutions to increase profitability and prepare project cost estimates. This position will be fully in-office.

SALARY RANGE

$145,000 to$160,000

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare estimates at all levels of design completion.


• Help teach estimators with less experience.


• Be a proactive team member within the overall project teams, helping our clients and design partners be successful.


• Develop and prepare a Preconstruction Status Report including narrative, executive cost reports, project cost indicators, cash flow projections, schedule, and logistic plans.


• Work with subcontractors and equipment vendors to validate budgets.


• Interpret construction drawings, technical manuals and quantifying materials required for construction.


• On screen take-off of material quantities.


• Write and publish estimate clarifications.


• Summarize quantities of materials in an orderly fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required.


• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.


• Education and/or experience background in materials and methods of construction.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five (10) years’ construction estimating experience preferred.


• Specific experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial,and/or public use types of projects preferred.


• LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months preferred.

POSITION RELATED SKILLS

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams),and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.


• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.


• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.


• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with MasterFormat specification system forconstruction.


• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.


• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.


• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.


• Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.


• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.


• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment more than 50% of the time, with occasional requirements to move about on the job site.


• Must be able to access work being done on multiple levels.


• Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.


• Sight: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents


• Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment 25% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and, on the phone/digital meetings.


• Speech: Abilityto communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope. Constantly required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting.


• Bending/Twisting: minimal.


• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.