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Estimator - Heavy Industrial

Big-D Careers
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a dynamic Estimator. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employe exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for an Estimator to join their team in Tempe, AZ.

Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
  • 3-7 years’ experience as an Estimator for an industrial general contractor
  • Construction field experience preferred

Critical Skills:

  • Great customer service skills
  • Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
  • Proficient in Timberline, Destini, OnScreen Takeoff, or similar estimating software
  • Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
  • Good time management skills
  • Profit oriented
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions
  • Read and understand construction drawings and specifications

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:  (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

  • Defines work scope and select subcontractors
  • Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
  • Proficient in quantity takeoffs
  • Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Destini/excel
  • Successful in hard bidding projects, organize scopes of work in bid day program
  • Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
  • Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget. Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
  • Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
  • Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
  • Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
  • Begin working with superior in design build projects (conceptual estimating, working with architects in design, manage budget)
  • Understands VE process and participate in working session
  • Call subcontractors and develops interest in projects
  • Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
  • Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
  • Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
  • Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

Benefits:

  • 100% Medical & Dental premiums paid for
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • PTO & Holidays
  • 401k with match
  • Life Insurance & Disability paid for
  • Supplemental Benefits available

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

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