Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Description

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Preconstruction / Estimating
Industry: Commercial Civil Construction

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Civil Construction Estimator with 4D BIM experience to join our preconstruction team.

The Estimator will be responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and detailed estimates for commercial civil construction projects from conceptual design through final bid. The position will combine traditional civil estimating expertise with 3D modeling, 4D construction sequencing, scheduling, and BIM/VDC technology to improve cost accuracy, constructability, and project planning.

The ideal candidate understands commercial site construction and can translate drawings and models into quantities, costs, schedules, construction sequences, and 4D visualizations
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• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, detailed, and final estimates for commercial civil construction projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, BIM models, and digital plans.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, general conditions, and other project costs.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, geotechnical reports, and contract documents.
• Develop detailed bid scopes and solicit competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals and prepare bid comparisons.
• Develop accurate cost breakdowns, bid summaries, and estimating assumptions.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Perform value engineering and evaluate alternative construction methods.
• Review project schedules and coordinate estimating assumptions with planned construction activities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, client meetings, and estimate reviews.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, engineers, architects, BIM/VDC teams, subcontractors, and owners.
• Assist with project turnover from estimating/preconstruction to operations.

The successful candidate will have practical experience using 4D BIM or model-based construction sequencing
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Responsibilities may include:

• Develop or review 4D construction models by linking 3D models to project schedules.
• Integrate quantities, construction activities, and schedule information into 4D workflows.
• Use 4D visualization to evaluate construction sequencing and site logistics.
• Identify constructability conflicts and potential sequencing issues before construction.
• Evaluate equipment movement, material flow, access, phasing, and temporary conditions.
• Assist project teams in communicating complex construction sequences through 4D visualization.
• Support schedule development and coordination with project controls.
• Collaborate with BIM/VDC personnel to improve the connection between estimating, scheduling, and construction operations.

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

• InEight Estimate
• Synchro 4D
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Revit or other BIM platforms
• Bluebeam
• HCSS
• B2W
• Microsoft Excel
• Other construction estimating and project management software

Experience estimating commercial civil projects such as:

• Commercial site development
• Retail and shopping centers
• Office and mixed-use developments
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Warehouses and distribution centers
• Hospitals and institutional facilities
• Hotels and hospitality developments
• Schools and educational facilities
• Parking lots and parking structures
• Roads and access improvements
• Underground utilities
• Water and sewer systems
• Storm drainage
• Earthwork and grading
• Concrete…