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Commercial Construction Estimator
Location: Greater Phoenix area
Salary Range: $75,000 - 115,000 (plus benefits)
TLW Construction, a reputable commercial general contractor established in 1983, is seeking a motivated and professional Ground Up Commercial Estimator to work with the TLW VP of Preconstruction by assembling and organizing complete project bids for ground-up commercial projects ranging from $2 million to $20 million. We offer an outstanding work environment and opportunities for significant career growth.
Job Responsibilities:
- Create data-driven conceptual preliminary project budgets
- Write subcontractor scopes and assist project managers through buyout
- Execution of the entirety of the bid invitation process
- Assist in subcontractor sourcing, relationships, and prequalification
- Create conceptual and bid-phase project schedules
- Facilitate clear communication and maintain strong client relations
- Qualify subcontractor bid-phase RFIs and manage the document control communication with the design team
- Establish detailed, qualified, complete and competitive project proposals and bid clarifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Business
- Proficient in MS Office suite
- Experience with scheduling software (MS Project or similar)
- High level plan reading comprehension for civil, architectural, structural and MPE design
- Strong technical and motivational writing and communication skills
- Ability to comprehend and analyze complex project cost models.
- High level MS Excel proficiency
- Experience with web-based project management programs (Procore experience is a plus)
- Self-driven, organized, and effective negotiator
- Minimum of 3 years of estimating/project management experience in commercial construction
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($75,000 – $115,000)
- Health, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match
- Meaningful bonus opportunities
TLW Construction has been building quality commercial projects in the Southwest for over 40 years. During this time, TLW has developed a solid reputation for honesty, integrity, and quality of work. Having weathered multiple severe economic downturns during its many years in business, TLW has proven staying power as a reliable general contractor.
Salary : $75,000 - $115,000