Construction Estimator / Senior Estimator

Signature Projects is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team. This position will work closely with our Project Managers, Management and Sub-Contractor vendors. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is detail oriented, has a proven track record of success, and is a team player.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand proposal documents including specifications, plans, drawings, and associated information.
• Develop bid packages and prepare them for on-time submission.
• Determine works scopes and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Contact suppliers and subcontractors to procure project quotes and information.
• Communicate with clients and project owners regarding estimates and projects.
• Prepare item resource requirements including labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor needs. Understand production rates and apply them to the estimate.
• Analyze subcontractor and material quotes for plan and specification adherence and scope completeness.
• Create project budgets and assemble job specific information for operations personnel.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and project site visits.
• From the site visit Identify project work site requirements and potential risk factors.
• Understand and develop project schedules and work activity sequences.
• Participate in estimate review meetings with operations and estimating personnel.
• Help with the migration of project information from estimating to field production teams.
• Support project management and field teams in project cost and production tracking and follow-up.
• Keep files and bid documents for reference and historical data maintenance.
• Help project management teams with change order and extra work pricing.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Three years previous construction experience.
• Two years general construction estimating experience (New Build & Renovation).
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints (often incomplete).
• Strong math skills.
• Blue Beam, Dodge One Team, and AutoCAD.
• Well versed in technical aspects of general contracting projects.
• Understanding of safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with strong problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Additional bonuses:

Profit sharing for all projects that are estimated by employee and awarded

Profit sharing for all projects that are sourced directly by the employee

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Required)

Work Location: In person