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Senior Estimator (Phoenix)

22 hours ago

Phoenix

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Estimator to join our Phoenix, Arizona Office and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States. Overview Functions as lead estimator and provides timely and accurate conceptual and detailed cost projections, noting when such estimates fail to conform to other project related documents. Responsibilities • Review data to determine material and labor requirements, and prepares conceptual budgets based on general functional use spaces, • Computes costs factors and prepares estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work; preparing bids; and determining cost effectiveness, • Reviews the design documents and participates in meetings with clients and designers to obtain a thorough understanding of the project scope, • Documents and informs the individual responsible for the project of any ambiguities and or discrepancies between project related documents, • Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, and resolve issues, • Collaborates with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates, • Checks detailed cost estimates for reasonableness and format including documentation of assumptions, • Reconciles estimates provided by sub consultants and joint venture partners with internal estimates and reports findings in narrative format, • Analyzes post bid budget results relative to company estimates to assess project cost effectiveness, • Monitors conceptual budgets and detailed cost estimates during project phases and analyzes cost impact of changes to the project, • Documents changes to detailed cost estimates and writes findings in narrative format, • Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts, • Provides leadership and supervision to project estimators and consultants to ensure the completion of professional estimates within deadlines, • Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies, • Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce discrepancies between estimated and actual costs, • Maintains centralized cost estimating database and formal process to support cost estimating and ensure utilization of historical data, • Participates in value engineering studies to minimize costs, • Participates in business development and marketing efforts, including responses to requests for proposals and qualifications, and interview efforts, • Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with internal and external clients consistent with company values, • Assists the manager of estimating in the training of project estimators Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying is preferred, • Extensive knowledge and experience in developing conceptual and design phase estimates for complex public sector clients or similar projects, • Effective computer skills including proficient use of Word, Excel and Outlook software required, and Timberline construction management software and Screen Take Off estimating software preferred A CEP, CPE, or CTE credential is not required but seem as more competitive. Travel Requirements The positions is office based in Phoenix, AZ. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and/or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. ABOUT OUR COMPANY Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more. Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The Company's salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

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