Felix Construction Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to do all aspects of the bid/estimating process for the construction of water and wastewater facilities. This includes a review of plans and specs, bid scope and quantity take-offs, solicitation of pricing from subcontractors or suppliers, and completion of the bid/estimating effort including closeout. Our projects vary in size and scope and are located throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area ($250k - $50M). This role typically requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent. The ideal candidate can communicate and work well with all levels of personnel and has strong math and analytical skills.
What You'll Be Doing
- Thorough and proactive review of online resources for project advertisements
- Communicate with engineers, owners, and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents clarifications
- Completes bid scopes for projects
- Estimates the entire project including structural concrete, piping systems, mechanical equipment installation, and site civil
- Performs quantity take-offs for water and wastewater piping systems and mechanical equipment for industrial piping and mechanical systems
- Performs quantity takeoffs for structural concrete and site civil work
- Take lead on estimating CSI Divisions 4-10
- Leads the internal estimate review process
- Prepares final assembly of estimate
- After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for project turnover meetings and assists field operations with change order pricing
- Maintains historical data
- Self-performance estimating experience in civil, concrete and process piping a plus.
Who You Are
- Senior level, at least 10 years heavy civil or industrial construction estimating experience required, water/wastewater highly desired
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred
- In depth knowledge of construction principles and processes
- In depth knowledge of civil activities (excavation, concrete), steel erection and equipment installation
- Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
- Strong understanding of piping plan isometric and P&ID drawings required
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Project required
- Experience with estimating software such as Heavy Bid or ProEst strongly preferred
- Have the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship indefinitely
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:
You get to be part of a great company culture with a family feel and strong values where you are treated as an individual. We also provide a competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, bonus opportunity, company truck or vehicle allowance, comprehensive benefits including generous 401(k) matching, and paid time off to the successful candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you eligible to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship indefinitely?
- I certify that all information provided in this employment application is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in my dismissal if discovered at a later date. I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application. I also authorize, whether listed or not, any person, school, current employer, past employers and organizations to provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements. I understand I may be required to successfully pass a drug screening examination. I hereby consent to a pre and/or post-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, if required.
Work Location: In person