Are you a strong Estimator looking to make a lasting impact? Join a well-established commercial contractor with nearly 40 years of success in building some of the most exciting projects in the Southwest! As a key leader in preconstruction services, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of major projects and grow within a respected, locally-owned firm in Arizona.
Govig - Your #1 full-service recruiting firm, your access to the best opportunities available, is seeking a SENIOR ESTIMATOR for a commercial construction-based company in Scottsdale, AZ.
About the position. One of Arizona's premier locally owned commercial contracting firms is seeking a Senior Estimator. This position has the overall responsibility, with the help of the Director of Preconstruction, of delivering a successful GMP and project turn over to the construction team.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead the preconstruction services by budgeting, scheduling, or organizing, defining roles and responsibilities with input from the construction operations team.
Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates and deliverables as required to support preconstruction activities and clients
Contribute to the development of standards, processes, practices, etc. as needed for the Preconstruction Services to be a "Top of Class" provider in the construction industry.
Attend regularly scheduled meetings with project Architects and customers as appropriate to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination is being made to have accurate bidding documents.
Manage and update project budgets as required while monitoring design scope changes that affect budget and/or schedule.
Keep customer fully informed of preconstruction progress on the project and of any significant technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs.
Identify and promote solution to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect customer and architect relations.
Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts as required to serve the client including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client.
Attend meetings with potential clients and develop relationships that will potentially lead to additional work for the company.
What you need. To effectively thrive in this organization, the Senior Estimator will have:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
8+ years of consistent estimating experience on large commercial construction portfolio.
Working knowledge of construction contracts
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated professional with strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously and deliver results
Demonstrates integrity, aligning with company values and customer expectations