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Austin Industries Senior Estimator (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial in Phoenix, Arizona
Description
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Senior Estimator for a $5 Billion Project with our Phoenix, AZ Division . We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Prepares detailed cost estimates for proposed construction projects involving both competitive bid and negotiated type work.
Responsibilities:
Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
Develops bid lists and invites subcontractors and suppliers to submit bids
Attends design meetings with owner and architect to understand scope and requirements of project
Understand the entire project scope and accurately account for missing/upcoming design refinements
Works with subcontractors, designers, and owners to identify cost savings/value engineering when costs exceed owner's construction budget
Reads RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
Obtain and review proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
Review and correct the work of other estimators working on the project
Strengthen relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)
Requirements:
Generally, requires 5 to 9 years of estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work as well as conceptual estimating
BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
Advanced knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials
Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
Thoroughness and reliability
Excellent organizational skills
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial .
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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