Senior Estimator
On-site · Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Senior Estimator builds and validates EPC and quantity-based estimates from limited data, performs take-offs from sketches, plots, and P&IDs, and evaluates RFx/SOW/drawings. The role solicits subcontract and vendor pricing, assesses bids for completeness, identifies deficiencies, and implements mitigation strategies. It develops preliminary estimates, ensures traceability back to defining documents, participates in constructability and risk discussions, and coordinates with trades to ensure coordinated scope. Occasional travel and a comprehensive benefits package are included.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree
- 7+ years of field and/or office experience including a minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Estimator, Field Engineer or other related support role involved with estimating or cost monitoring
- Familiar with construction work and terminology
- Thorough attention to detail
- Ability to quickly visualize the finished product from the RFx, deliverables, SOW, drawings and other documents provided
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and capable of working independently
- Good basic mathematical comprehension
- Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to make clear and concise presentations to management
- Strong understanding of the operating process at the facilities being estimated such as refineries, terminals, power plants, mining or other heavy industrial facilities
- Solid technical skills with an understanding of the various classifications of estimates and the purpose that they are intended for
- Self-motivated enthusiastic team player willing to work/mentor with others and adopt new ideas and methods
- Good computer skills including an operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Sage estimating, project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera) and databases will be an advantage
- Ability to attend Bid Walks, collecting all pertinent information and data in order to organize, kick off and monitor proposal and estimate development through submittal
- This position may require occasional travel and extended workdays
- In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.
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