Sr. Estimator

Felix Construction has been building critical water and wastewater infrastructure since 1987, proudly serving the Phoenix and Dallas markets. We’ve kept the close, family-owned feel of our early days while earning the reputation and recognition of a leading general contractor. Our projects are local, so you don’t live out of a suitcase — you live your life. This commitment to our team and values has earned us recognition as the #1 Top Workplace in Arizona and the #2 Top Workplace in the USA for midsize business in construction from USA Today/[](http://azcentral.com/). And here’s what truly sets us apart: Felix is the only General Contractor in Arizona with in-house General Contracting, Electrical, and Industrial Controls UL508A-certified panel shop—all under one roof. We’ve grown into a $200M company with 400+ employee-owners by keeping it simple: work hard, work safe, and do it right. **We Build What Matters.** Felix Construction Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to do all aspects of the bid/estimating process for the construction of water and wastewater facilities. This includes review of plans and specs, bid scope and quantity take-offs, solicitation of pricing from subcontractors or suppliers and completion of the bid/estimating effort including closeout. Our projects vary in size and scope and are located throughout the Dallas metropolitan area ($250k - $50 M). This role typically requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent. The ideal candidate can communicate and work well with all levels of personnel and has strong math and analytical skills. **\*\*While this role is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we are conducting a nationwide search for top talent. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.\*\*** ### What You'll Be Doing - Thorough and proactive review of on-line resources for project advertisements - Communicates with engineers, owners, and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents clarifications - Completes bid scopes for projects - Estimates the entire project including structural concrete, piping systems, mechanical equipment installation, and site civil - Performs quantity take-offs for water and wastewater piping systems and mechanical equipment for industrial piping and mechanical systems - Performs quantity takeoffs for structural concrete and site civil work - Take lead on estimating CSI Divisions 4-10 - Leads the internal estimate review process - Prepares final assembly of estimate - After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for project turnover meetings and assists field operations with change order pricing - Maintains historical data ### Who You Are - Senior-level experience required, with a minimum of 5 years in heavy civil or industrial construction, specifically within water/wastewater projects. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds within the W/WW space, including Project Management, Estimating, and Preconstruction. - Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred but not required - In depth knowledge of construction principles and processes - In depth knowledge of civil activities (excavation, concrete), steel erection and equipment installation - Ability to interpret drawings and specifications Strong understanding of piping plan isometric and P&ID drawings required - Strong math and analytical skills - Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Project required - Experience with estimating software such as Heavy Bid or ProEst strongly preferred - Have the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship indefinitely