Construction Estimator - Multifamily/Mixed Use Construction

Multifamily construction/Mixed Use General Contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its team for multifamily and mixed use and other commercial projects in Arizona and other western states.

Role is based in Tempe, Arizona.

Job Duties of the role include:

• Create bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements for projects assigned
• Lead and oversee the preparation of accurate conceptual cost models, budgets, and guaranteed maximum pricing based on historic cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate
• Review plans, specs, and pricing. Secure pricing from material suppliers
• Define take-offs for all scopes of work and complete pricing
• Define and assemble accurate General Conditions/General Requirements costs
• Gather and monitor actual cost versus estimated cost, maintaining project cost history
• Organize historical project costs and utilize costs to produce conceptual estimates
• Establish work scopes for contractors and suppliers
• Prepare documents for bid day, owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, etc.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of backup documentation
• Provide consultative guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing
• Understand, analyze, and consult the owner’s proforma process and documents RFP, and/or contract
• Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input and provide comparisons, cost savings, value engineering options, and other recommendations
• Make recommendations to the buyout and the selection of subcontractors upon notice of award
• Build and manage subcontractor relationships; facilitate bids and presentations
• Prepare and present persuasive presentations to a variety of audiences
• Define major or priority subcontractors. Monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors while continuously working to improve relationships
• Partner to develop appropriate subcontractor scopes of work and to determine subcontractor pricing, including information dissemination, review of subcontractor’s proposals, and coordination with the desired scope of work
• Discuss and establish bid/budget estimate pricing strategies, concerns, and advantages with project teams.
• Correspond with design teams and engineers
• Lead bid project closings
• Network within the market to learn client business models and establish credibility
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of related experience and estimating multifamily and other commercial projects
• An established network of quality subcontractors
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction field, building systems, subcontractor specialties, regulatory compliance, and technology
• Strong office computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Procore, and Bluebeam software preferred
• Ability to travel to client and project sites in Arizona as required
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
• Highly developed skills (listening, influence management, consensus development) paired with outstanding presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships
• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; high energy and demonstrated sense of urgency