Job Title: Estimator
Location (City, State): Phoenix, AZ
Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 / year
Industry: Construction
Benefits: This position is eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer contributes toward premiums)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Remote work flexibility after onboarding
- Team-building events and volunteer opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
About Our Client:
Addison Group is partnering with a growing construction company seeking an experienced Estimator to join its preconstruction team. This is a highly visible position that works closely with company leadership, project managers, and clients throughout the estimating and budgeting process. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment, can manage multiple bids simultaneously, and has a strong understanding of commercial construction estimating.
Job Description:
The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate project budgets, preparing competitive bids, and supporting preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through turnover to operations. This role plays a key part in evaluating project documents, coordinating subcontractor pricing, identifying project risks, and ensuring estimates are complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
- Perform quantity takeoffs using construction drawings, specifications, and field information.
- Develop complete project budgets, including assumptions, exclusions, allowances, and alternates.
- Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, architects, and owners throughout the estimating process.
- Present budgets and pricing information professionally during client and internal meetings.
- Maintain bid documentation, drawing revisions, specification updates, and estimate tracking.
- Evaluate project risks and recommend cost-saving or value engineering opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and trade partners.
- Assist with continuous improvements to estimating processes, templates, and historical cost databases.
- Support smooth project handoffs from preconstruction to operations.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
- Experience supporting preconstruction activities and budgeting.
- Knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and cost estimating principles.
- Experience using estimating software and construction management platforms such as Excel, Sage 100, Procore, or similar systems.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM software, or comparable design tools.
- Strong quantity takeoff and bid analysis experience.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Professional communication and presentation skills for client-facing meetings.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Additional Details:
- Direct Hire opportunity.
- Standard Monday-Friday schedule (approximately 7:00 AM-5:00 PM).
- Office is based in Phoenix with travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.
- Opportunity to work closely with company leadership and contribute to high-profile projects.
- Position offers long-term career growth within an expanding organization.
Perks:
- Highly visible role with direct access to decision makers.
- Stable company experiencing significant growth.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership support.
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact on expanding project opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements available after successful onboarding.
- Advancement potential as the company continues to grow.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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