Construction Project Estimator

Brunel is currently searching for a Construction Project Estimator for a long-term contract position with our mining client. The position will initially be based in Phoenix for the design phase and will then move to a 4x1 rotation in Bagdad, AZ during the construction phase of the project. This will be supporting the project team on an active construction site and will be responsible for complying with company corporate estimating procedures while developing and review change orders and estimates.

Duties include:

• Reviewing contractor change orders against the baseline budget and assisting in the overall change management process.
• Developing internal company change orders as needed.
• Reviewing and assessing contractor estimates, bids, and proposals for overall completeness and competitiveness against market conditions, while also assuring the contractor has met overall corporate estimating guidelines.
• Developing Direct, Indirect, Escalation, Contingency, and Owner’s Cost elements for estimates.
• Assisting in the collection of project actuals for incorporation into estimating benchmarking database.
• Working with Corporate Estimating Manager to ensure all corporate estimating-standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• This position will report to the Project Controls Manager for an active project.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience or 14 years of experience if non-degreed.
• Familiarity with heavy civil and heavy industrial construction practices and benchmarks.
• Familiarity with “Blue Book” for reviewing and developing construction equipment rates.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as Hard Dollar, Cleopatra, RS Means, etc.
• Strong skillset in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.
• Ability to communicate with all levels; management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.

Offer:

• This position offers up to $700 flat daily rate. Once moved to rotation to the mine site in Bagdad, Arizona, all travel, housing and monthly stipend covered.
• Full‑time contractors are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching – 50% match, up to 3%.
• Position includes accrued 3 days of PTO and accrued 5 sick days satisfying Arizona state law. No paid holidays.
• Position will be based on a 5 day work week, average working day is 10 hours.

Brunel is an EEO

Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Brunel participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.