Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

COMMERCIAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR – 4D BIM

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Preconstruction / Estimating

Industry: Commercial Civil Construction

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Civil Construction Estimator with 4D BIM experience to join our preconstruction team.

The Estimator will be responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and detailed estimates for commercial civil construction projects from conceptual design through final bid. The position will combine traditional civil estimating expertise with 3D modeling, 4D construction sequencing, scheduling, and BIM/VDC technology to improve cost accuracy, constructability, and project planning.

The ideal candidate understands commercial site construction and can translate drawings and models into quantities, costs, schedules, construction sequences, and 4D visualizations .

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, detailed, and final estimates for commercial civil construction projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, BIM models, and digital plans.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, general conditions, and other project costs.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, geotechnical reports, and contract documents.
• Develop detailed bid scopes and solicit competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals and prepare bid comparisons.
• Develop accurate cost breakdowns, bid summaries, and estimating assumptions.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Perform value engineering and evaluate alternative construction methods.
• Review project schedules and coordinate estimating assumptions with planned construction activities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, client meetings, and estimate reviews.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, engineers, architects, BIM/VDC teams, subcontractors, and owners.
• Assist with project turnover from estimating/preconstruction to operations.

4D BIM / CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have practical experience using 4D BIM or model-based construction sequencing .

Responsibilities may include:

• Develop or review 4D construction models by linking 3D models to project schedules.
• Integrate quantities, construction activities, and schedule information into 4D workflows.
• Use 4D visualization to evaluate construction sequencing and site logistics.
• Identify constructability conflicts and potential sequencing issues before construction.
• Evaluate equipment movement, material flow, access, phasing, and temporary conditions.
• Assist project teams in communicating complex construction sequences through 4D visualization.
• Support schedule development and coordination with project controls.
• Collaborate with BIM/VDC personnel to improve the connection between estimating, scheduling, and construction operations.

Preferred Technology Experience

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

• InEight Estimate
• Synchro 4D
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Revit or other BIM platforms
• Bluebeam
• HCSS
• B2W
• Microsoft Excel
• Other construction estimating and project management software

COMMERCIAL CIVIL PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Experience estimating commercial civil projects such as:

• Commercial site development
• Retail and shopping centers
• Office and mixed-use developments
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Warehouses and distribution centers
• Hospitals and institutional facilities
• Hotels and hospitality developments
• Schools and educational facilities
• Parking lots and parking structures
• Roads and access improvements
• Underground utilities
• Water and sewer systems
• Storm drainage
• Earthwork and grading
• Concrete and site improvements
• Public/private infrastructure supporting commercial developments

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of civil construction estimating experience preferred.
• Commercial civil/site development estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, utilities, paving, concrete, drainage, and site development.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, productivity, and sequencing.
• Practical experience with 4D BIM, BIM/VDC, or model-based construction scheduling .
• Experience with InEight Estimate strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and estimating software skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is more than a traditional estimator. We are looking for someone who understands how cost, schedule, quantities, constructability, and construction sequencing work together .

You should be comfortable taking a commercial civil project from:

Plans & Specifications → 3D Model → Quantity Takeoff → Estimate → Schedule → 4D Construction Sequence → Project Turnover

Experience working with BIM/VDC teams and using technology to improve estimating accuracy and project planning is a significant advantage.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits package.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on significant commercial civil construction projects.
• Opportunity to help develop and expand 4D BIM and technology-driven preconstruction practices .

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume highlighting your commercial civil estimating experience.

Candidates should also provide a brief summary of:

• Civil estimating experience.
• Types and size of commercial projects estimated.
• 4D BIM experience.
• BIM/VDC software used.
• Scheduling software experience.
• Experience integrating 3D models with construction schedules.
• Experience with InEight Estimate .
• Experience with commercial site development and infrastructure.

Position: Commercial Civil Construction Estimator – 4D BIM

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Employment Type: Full-Time