Senior GC Estimator – Commercial / Mission Critical

Elite Executive Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator for high-value commercial and mission-critical projects in the Phoenix market. This role focuses on developing credible budgets from limited design data and refining them into competitive proposals.

You will lead takeoffs, cost models and subcontractor reviews, while mentoring junior estimators and coordinating with operations on awarded scopes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial estimating or preconstruction experience.
• GC background preferred; independent leadership of complex pursuits.
• Estimating for projects exceeding $25M; design-build, GMP, CM/GC experience.
• Advanced Excel with cost models; proficiency in takeoff tools.
• Mentor estimators and present reviews; degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design-development and construction-document estimates.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and pricing across civil, structural, architectural and MEP scopes.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, allowances and escalation.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals; reconcile gaps.
• Lead estimate reviews and hand off awarded scope to operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Estimating & budgeting

Takeoff/digital tools

Mentoring junior estimators

Presentation of reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cost modeling software

Digital takeoff software

Pivot tables

Job description

Commercial and Mission Critical Construction – Phoenix, AZ

Elite Executive Solutions is partnering with a general contractor to identify an experienced Estimator for commercial and/or mission-critical projects exceeding $25 million in the Phoenix market. This is a high-priority search for a conceptual estimator with strong technology skills.

This opportunity is ideal for a preconstruction professional who can develop credible budgets from incomplete design information and refine them into clear, competitive proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design-development and construction-document estimates.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and pricing across civil, structural, architectural and MEP scopes.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, allowances, contingencies and escalation considerations.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals; reconcile scope gaps and bid qualifications.
• Compare design options and recommend value engineering that preserves project objectives.
• Maintain cost history and use estimating, takeoff and spreadsheet tools effectively.
• Lead estimate reviews, develop junior estimators and hand off awarded scope and budgets to operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Independent leadership of complex pursuits; GC background preferred.
• Commercial and/or mission-critical project estimating experience exceeding $25M.
• Experience with conceptual budgets, negotiated GMP, CM/GC, design-build and hard bids.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and cost models; strong estimating and digital takeoff software proficiency.
• Ability to mentor estimators and present estimate reviews; relevant degree or equivalent field experience preferred.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health coverage, retirement and professional development benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Why This Opportunity?

Influence projects early, apply commercial judgment and help translate evolving designs into practical construction budgets.