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Sr. Estimator

PhoenixOn-siteFull-time

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A senior estimator leads bid preparation and review for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, performing detailed take-offs, subcontractor pricing, scope documentation, and mentoring bid teams.

About this role

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/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.

We’re expanding our team and hiring Estimators at multiple levels (from entry-level to senior). Whether you’re just starting your career or a seasoned professional, this is your chance to grow with a local company that offers stability, opportunity, and balance.

What You'll Be Doing (depending on experience level)

  • Assist in or lead the preparation of bids from design through final closeout
  • Review project ads, plans, specs, and addenda
  • Perform detailed take-offs for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes
  • Solicit pricing and build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Support or lead internal bid reviews
  • Develop scope narratives, clarifications, and RFI logs
  • Contribute to historical cost tracking and database management
  • Collaborate with engineers, owners, consultants, and field operations
  • Provide change order pricing and support handoff to operations
  • Who You Are

  • 10+ years in construction estimating (water/wastewater focus preferred)
  • Skilled with hard bid, design-build, CMAR, and JOC delivery methods
  • Broad technical knowledge across multiple trades
  • Proven ability to mentor and lead bid teams
  • Comfortable engaging directly with clients, engineers, and partners
  • Skills

    CMARConstruction EstimatingCost TrackingDesign-buildHard-bidJOCRFI LogsScope NarrativesTake-offsWater/Wastewater

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