Civil Construction Project Estimator
About us
ALR Construction founded in 1998 is a local Civil Construction Company in Phoenix, AZ. We are innovative, rewarding, supportive and our goal is to be the best at what we do.
Our work environment includes:
- Lively atmosphere
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
ALR Construction is looking to fill a Project Estimator position. This position is specific for providing detail estimates for;
Civil construction such as Grading, Paving, and Wet Utilities. This candidate will estimate job sums from 500K-5M and must possess the experience to do so. This candidate will have the ability to meet time sensitive deadline, work well under pressure in a high pace environment and work as an effective team player. The qualified candidate will have great communication skills, be organized and detail oriented.
Specific skill requirements include the following:
- Prepare earthwork takeoffs using TRIMBLE BUSINESS CENTER/Blue Beam take off.
- Prepare estimates using HCSS software.
- Analyze drawings and specifications.
- Assemble accurate and well organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner.
- Provide clear detailed quantity take offs.
- Organize sub-contractors quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents and issue proper documented purchase orders.
- Take notes from management team on alterations to the bid, revise, review, and continually improve accuracy of information as bid date approaches.
- Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.
- Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing.
- Formulate cost break down from estimates and for project progress.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified candidate will have broad experience and a thorough understanding of heavy civil construction estimating.
- Experience in the construction industry.
- Experience in using HCSS bid Software.
- Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design.
- Qualified candidate will be a self-starter, must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to lead a team.
- Having existing relationships with future clients
- The ability to speak, read and write in fluent English
- Possess basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Excel, Word, Project, Outlook.
- Five years’ experience working in the Arizona/Phoenix area as a Grading & Paving, Wet Utilities, Concrete Estimator.
- A minimum of 3 years working on a construction jobsite.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Internship, Full-time
Pay: $84,664.23 - $92,293.86 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Experience:
- Construction Estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person