Estimator Heavy Industrial

Tempe, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a dynamic Estimator. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employe exceptional hard-working lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for an Estimator to join their team in Tempe AZ.

Experience/Training:

Bachelors degree in construction management or engineering
3-7 years experience as an Estimator for an industrial general contractor
Construction field experience preferred

Critical Skills:

Great customer service skills
Excellent computer skills typing Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Proficient in Timberline Destini OnScreen Takeoff or similar estimating software
Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
Good time management skills
Profit oriented
Clear written and verbal communication
Work well in a team environment
Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions
Read and understand construction drawings and specifications

Duties Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

Defines work scope and select subcontractors
Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
Proficient in quantity takeoffs
Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Destini/excel
Successful in hard bidding projects organize scopes of work in bid day program
Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in the CM Process (Program Schematic DD CD etc.)
Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget. Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
Begin working with superior in design build projects (conceptual estimating working with architects in design manage budget)
Understands VE process and participate in working session
Call subcontractors and develops interest in projects
Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
Supports Big-Ds mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

Benefits:

100% Medical & Dental premiums paid for
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
PTO & Holidays
401k with match
Life Insurance & Disability paid for
Supplemental Benefits available

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for an Estimator to join their team in Tempe AZ.

Experience/Training:

Bachelors degree in construction management or engineering
3-7 years experience as an Estimator for an industrial general contractor
Construction field experience preferred

Critical Skills:

Great customer service skills
Excellent computer skills typing Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Proficient in Timberline Destini OnScreen Takeoff or similar estimating software
Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
Good time management skills
Profit oriented
Clear written and verbal communication
Work well in a team environment
Industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions
Read and understand construction drawings and specifications

Duties Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

Defines work scope and select subcontractors
Develops important relationships with subcontractors and considers the relationship when making decisions
Proficient in quantity takeoffs
Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates in Destini/excel
Successful in hard bidding projects organize scopes of work in bid day program
Becomes proficient in conceptual estimating in the CM Process (Program Schematic DD CD etc.)
Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget. Clearly communicates with Subcontractors scheduling expectations.
Understands means and methods of construction. Know the different labor productivity rates of these items.
Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
Begin working with superior in design build projects (conceptual estimating working with architects in design manage budget)
Understands VE process and participate in working session
Call subcontractors and develops interest in projects
Understands turnover process and conveys project information comprehensively
Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
Learns financial risk management with subcontractor bids
Supports Big-Ds mission and values as well as all policies and procedures

Benefits: