Chief estimator Jobs in Glendale, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

DBA CONSTRUCTION, INC. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team in the Peoria, AZ area. This position will work closely with our Project Managers, General Contractors, and Sub-Contractor vendors. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is detail oriented, has a proven track record of success, and is a team player.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand proposal documents including specifications, plans, drawings, and associated information.
• Develop bid packages and prepare them for on-time submission.
• Determine works scopes and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Contact suppliers and subcontractors to procure project quotes and information.
• Communicate with clients and project owners regarding estimates and projects.
• Prepare item resource requirements including labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor needs. Understand production rates and apply them to the estimate.
• Analyze subcontractor and material quotes for plan and specification adherence and scope completeness.
• Create project budgets and assemble job specific information for operations personnel.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and project site visits.
• From the site visit Identify project work site requirements and potential risk factors.
• Understand and develop project schedules and work activity sequences.
• Participate in estimate review meetings with operations and estimating personnel.
• Help with the migration of project information from estimating to field production teams.
• Support project management and field teams in project cost and production tracking and follow-up.
• Keep files and bid documents for reference and historical data maintenance.
• Help project management teams with change order and extra work pricing.

Skills / Qualifications :

Three years previous construction experience.

Two years civil construction estimating experience.

Must be able to read and understand blueprints (often incomplete).

Strong math skills.

Blue Beam Revu, Heavy Bid (HCSS), and AutoCAD.

Trimble GPS Rover and Data Collection experience.

Well versed in technical aspects of civil projects, including machinery and equipment.

Understanding of safety guidelines.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong analytical skills with strong problem-solving abilities.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Flexible schedule

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types :

Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute / relocate :

Peoria, AZ 85345 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

Construction estimating : 3-5 years (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

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