Senior Project Estimator

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The position is office based in Phoenix, AZ. It is a full‑time, mid‑senior level position in management and manufacturing within the construction industry.

Functions as lead estimator and provides timely and accurate conceptual and detailed cost projections, noting when such estimates fail to conform to other project‑related documents.

• Review data to determine material and labor requirements, and prepare conceptual budgets based on general functional use spaces.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing and scheduling work; preparing bids; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Review the design documents and participate in meetings with clients and designers to obtain a thorough understanding of the project scope.
• Document and inform the individual responsible for the project of any ambiguities and/or discrepancies between project‑related documents.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Check detailed cost estimates for reasonableness and format, including documentation of assumptions.
• Reconcile estimates provided by sub‑consultants and joint‑venture partners with internal estimates and report findings in narrative format.
• Analyze post‑bid budget results relative to company estimates to assess project cost effectiveness.
• Monitor conceptual budgets and detailed cost estimates during project phases and analyze cost impact of changes to the project.
• Document changes to detailed cost estimates and write findings in narrative format.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process‑improvement efforts.
• Provide leadership and supervision to project estimators and consultants to ensure the completion of professional estimates within deadlines.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost‑estimating procedures to reduce discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Maintain a centralized cost‑estimating database and formal process to support cost estimating and ensure utilization of historical data.
• Participate in value‑engineering studies to minimize costs.
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts, including responses to requests for proposals and qualifications, and interview efforts.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with internal and external clients consistent with company values.
• Assist the manager of estimating in training project estimators.
• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years (10 years preferred) position‑related work experience in project estimating or related field required.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in developing conceptual and design‑phase estimates for complex public sector clients or similar projects.
• Effective computer skills including proficient use of Word, Excel and Outlook software required;
  Timberline construction‑management software and Screen Take Off  estimating software preferred.
• Good oral and written communications skills are essential.

• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor‑vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions required.
• A CEP, CPE, or CTE credential is not required but seems more competitive.

The position is office based in Phoenix, AZ.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and/or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

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