Construction Project Estimator – Facilities Management

End Date:
November 25, 2026

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to join the Facilities Management team at Arizona State University. The Estimator will play a crucial role in assessing project costs, preparing accurate estimates, and supporting the planning and budgeting processes for facilities management initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with operations and project teams to ensure precise and comprehensive cost estimates.

• Collaborate with facilities teams, operations, project managers, manufacturer representatives, contractors, architects, engineers and/or other outside subject matter experts to gather all relevant information necessary for developing project scope, estimates and schedules.
• Work closely with university customers on scopes to ensure estimates account for schedules and operational needs.
• Analyze project documents, including blueprints, specifications, and other relevant data to determine quantity takeoffs to develop material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Analyze contractor quotes and estimates if applicable for completeness; compare costs, quantities, and scopes to those already developed.

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

$62,000 - $65,000 per year or commensurate of experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona

• Experience in preparing project scope, sketches, markups, and cost estimates for facility projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of repair, construction, and alteration work performed by skilled trades personnel, including knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials of the construction trades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry standards.
• Experience in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
• Experience in estimation software such as RSMeans and Microsoft Excel.
• Evidence of a Professional certification in estimating or project management.
• Experience in working on facilities management projects in a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial deferred maintenance MEP systems estimating.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Experience in scheduling entire building projects with multiple phases.
• Experience in developing deferred maintenance projects and scope estimates.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Experience with project management skills for coordinating multiple estimates and projects simultaneously.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

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