Construction Estimator - Vertical Construction - VAI Resort

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality.

As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at

POSITION SCOPE

The Construction Estimator - Vertical Construction will work with construction staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications for large heavy civil projects. This position requires extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles. We offer a competitive market-based salary and comprehensive benefits.

PRIMARY DUTIES

* Gather, calculate, and compile data and information from quantity surveys, plans and specifications to use in preparing an overall estimate or portion of an estimate under general supervision

* Review project specifications, drawings, attend meetings to understand scope of work and required contents of estimate

* Responsible for advanced quantity surveys and quantification of select subcontractor trades

* Prepare scopes of work with suppliers and subcontractors for review project managers

* Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures

* Analyze quotes

* Maintain Budget Status log

* Analyze value engineering

* Foster positive internal relationships with project teams' safety, operations, and accounting

* Develop and maintain positive relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers

* Attend meetings as directed with architect and/or owner to gather and disseminate information regarding projects

* Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

* 2+ years of construction experience

* Private and public works sector experience

* Experience working on large multi-million-dollar projects

* Advanced computers skills with MS Office

* Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles

* Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects

* Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and ability to multi-task

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Strenuous walking and wearing protective personal protective equipment

* Able to work in hot or cold outdoor temperatures and job site conditions

* Onsite in Glendale, AZ

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email  or call the HR Department at  to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.