Estimator

Job Description

DBA CONSTRUCTION, INC. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team in the Peoria, AZ area. This position will work closely with our Project Managers, General Contractors, and Sub-Contractor vendors. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is detail oriented, has a proven track record of success, and is a team player.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand proposal documents including specifications, plans, drawings, and associated information.
• Develop bid packages and prepare them for on-time submission.
• Determine works scopes and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Contact suppliers and subcontractors to procure project quotes and information.
• Communicate with clients and project owners regarding estimates and projects.
• Prepare item resource requirements including labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor needs. Understand production rates and apply them to the estimate.
• Analyze subcontractor and material quotes for plan and specification adherence and scope completeness.
• Create project budgets and assemble job specific information for operations personnel.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and project site visits.
• From the site visit Identify project work site requirements and potential risk factors.
• Understand and develop project schedules and work activity sequences.
• Participate in estimate review meetings with operations and estimating personnel.
• Help with the migration of project information from estimating to field production teams.
• Support project management and field teams in project cost and production tracking and follow-up.
• Keep files and bid documents for reference and historical data maintenance.
• Help project management teams with change order and extra work pricing.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Three years previous construction experience.
• Two years civil construction estimating experience.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints (often incomplete).
• Strong math skills.
• Blue Beam Revu, Heavy Bid (HCSS), and AutoCAD.
• Trimble GPS Rover and Data Collection experience.
• Well versed in technical aspects of civil projects, including machinery and equipment.
• Understanding of safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with strong problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peoria, AZ 85345: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person