Senior Estimator (Ground Up)
Job Title: Senior Estimator (Commercial Ground Up)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Compensation: $120,000 – $170,000+ Base Salary + Bonus Potential
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Company Overview
Tiello is partnered with a well-established General Contractor based in Phoenix, AZ, in their search for a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.
This organization has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work through strategic planning, operational excellence, and long-term client relationships. Their team is focused on collaboration, accountability, and delivering projects that align with both client goals and market conditions.
Role Summary
The Senior Estimator will play a critical leadership role within the preconstruction department, overseeing estimating efforts from conceptual budgeting through final pricing and project turnover.
This individual will work closely with Project Executives, operations teams, ownership, architects, engineers, and trade partners to develop accurate, competitive, and strategic estimates across all phases of design and construction.
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial construction estimating experience, leadership capability, market awareness, and the ability to drive both process improvement and subcontractor engagement.
Project Types
- Commercial Construction
- Tenant Improvement (TI)
- Ground-Up Commercial Projects
- Mixed-Use Developments
- Office Buildings
- Industrial / Warehouse Facilities
- Retail Projects
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and oversee conceptual, schematic, DD, and GMP estimates for commercial construction projects
- Develop detailed system budgets, conceptual cost plans, and pricing narratives
- Lead value engineering efforts and cost optimization strategies aligned with owner objectives
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure complete scope coverage
- Ensure all estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project goals and company standards
- Lead subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, and bid leveling processes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals for completeness, risk exposure, and pricing accuracy
- Maintain awareness of local market conditions, labor trends, escalation factors, and material pricing
- Establish and improve estimating standards, workflows, SOPs, and best practices across the department
- Collaborate closely with operations, development, and design teams throughout preconstruction efforts
- Participate in client meetings and presentations regarding budgets, cost drivers, and project feasibility
- Support business development initiatives with conceptual budgets and early-stage feasibility studies
- Maintain organized historical cost databases and estimating documentation
- Assist with KPI tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications / Requirements
- 5+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction
- Proven experience leading estimates on mid-to-large-scale projects
- Strong understanding of negotiated work and/or design-build delivery methods
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Advanced proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with AI tools and technology within preconstruction workflows is a plus
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, building systems, and market pricing
- Ability to interpret and analyze drawings through all phases of design
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and client-facing skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Legal & EEO
Tiello and its clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Right to Work
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
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