Lead and manage construction cost estimating for complex federal programs, providing technical guidance and ensuring accurate, compliant cost projections.
Compensation
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
Responsibilities
Lead development of conceptual, parametric, order‑of‑magnitude, and detailed construction cost estimates
Analyze designs, drawings, proposals, scopes of work, specifications, and contract documents
Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structures and estimate classifications
Prepare and summarize estimates including labor, material, equipment, productivity, and escalation factors
Support federal clients in developing Independent Government Estimates
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
The Senior Cost Manager (Mechanical) will support Big scale and complex industrial manufacturing projects by managing project costs, monitoring commercial risks, and helping ensure that projects are delivered within approved budgets.
Compensation
Expected compensation range is between $130,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills and experience.
Responsibilities
Lead overall cost management, reporting, and communication for program/project budgets, cost trends, forecasts, commitments, changes, and commercial issues.
Perform preliminary reviews of cost and schedule risk factors and provide practical recommendations for mitigation, recovery, or escalation.
Establish cost control, change management, invoice review, contract administration, and reporting workflows for all relevant project stakeholders.
Monitor design and construction budget status, commitments, change orders, contingency usage, and forecast-at-completion impacts across the project.
Support the client, Lead Project Manager, and/or Project Director during tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation, contractor selection, and consultant procurement processes.
Requirements
BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, business, or a related field
Lead estimates for vertical building projects across various markets including commercial, education, sports, healthcare, mixed use, housing, and government installations.
Responsibilities
Lead constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimating for multiple disciplines throughout conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate scopes of work and identify project risks and opportunities.
Lead solicitation, analysis, and evaluation of subcontractor and supplier proposals across multiple disciplines.
Develop and review bid packages, budgets, GMPs, cost models, proposals, and estimate documentation.
Lead value management activities and participate in estimating and pursuit strategies.
Estimator for heavy civil construction projects, responsible for developing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid qualifications, and value engineering solutions.
Locations (2)
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package as well as benefits including Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, and Paid Time Off!
Responsibilities
Reviewing, analyzing and interpreting contract documents to develop detailed cost estimates
Performing accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete work, and underground piping
Identifying bid qualifications, risks, and assumptions
Ensuring estimates comply with company practices and standards
Participating in estimate reviews and presentations
The Preconstruction Manager will provide comprehensive preconstruction services, including estimating, scheduling, value engineering, risk management, bid solicitation, and subcontractor outreach/procurement on multiple large-scale commercial construction projects.
Compensation
Expected pay for this position is $53.64 - $63.10/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive preconstruction services
Estimate costs
Schedule projects
Value engineer
Manage risk
Requirements
Associate's Degree
Nice to have: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or Architecture
Nice to have: 5 years of hands‑on construction and preconstruction experience
Responsible for identifying and pursuing public and private heavy highway construction opportunities and preparing accurate, competitive estimates that support profitable growth.
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate bid opportunities
Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates
Analyze project phasing and risks
Solicit and compare subcontractor quotes
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Business, Mathematics, or a related field
Lead innovative land development projects that enhance communities—from parks and recreation to stormwater systems—while enjoying a collaborative culture and work-life balance.
Compensation
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs
Responsibilities
Participates in the development of project design concepts and criteria
Provide design engineering and produce plans for multiple projects (both public and private)
Organizes project information, files, and records
Assist with client interface, budgets and schedules, and execute on time/on budget project delivery
Makes recommendations on design alternatives and assists in proposal preparation
Work closely with other estimators, business development managers, project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on their understanding of the scope-of-work, changes, RFI’s, and adjustments to cost estimates prior to proposal
Perform quantity takeoff surveys, attend pre-bid meetings, provide detailed information to management and peer review team in finalizing estimates and proposals.
Analyze requests for proposals, plans, amendments, and other documentation to determine scope of work and content to establish costs, preparation time, schedules, materials, design and labor estimates and review all documentation for accuracy and competitive bidding
Consult with clients, vendors, and construction team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve problems
Maintain the integrity of the company directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
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