Senior Estimator - Mining & Industrial Projects

Rural Electric Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Electric Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for construction projects across mining, industrial, and airport divisions. You will manage the bid process, analyze plans, and mentor junior estimators to ensure profitable, accurate bids.

You will collaborate with management, project managers, and engineers to align estimates with project goals, develop comprehensive bid packages, and drive continuous improvement through estimating software and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, with emphasis in mining projects.
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent in technical training/experience.
• 2-5 years estimating/controls/engineering on similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process for mining, industrial, and airport divisions from concept to submission.
• Analyze plans to determine scope, quantities, labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Solicit and negotiate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and supervise junior estimators; ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with management, project managers, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare bid packages, cost reports, proposals, and RFIs.
• Support process improvements and best practices in estimation software.

Skills

Estimating principles

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Take-off experience

Civil & electrical knowledge

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience

2-5 years’ estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to similar construction projects

Tools

Accubid

Bid2Win

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Rural Electric Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for construction projects across mining, industrial, and airport divisions. You will manage the bid process, analyze plans, and mentor junior estimators to ensure profitable, accurate bids.

You will collaborate with management, project managers, and engineers to align estimates with project goals, develop comprehensive bid packages, and drive continuous improvement through estimating software and best practices.