Privately held, employee‑owned provider of integrated construction, design, management and development services.
Prepare and price interior, enclosure, structural, and sitework estimates for projects.
14 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Tucson, AZ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
878 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Education
Courthouses
Municipal Office Buildings
Parking Structures
Civic Centers
Detention and Criminal Justice Centers
Healthcare Facilities
Sports Complexes
Role
Description
bid scoping
estimate entry
take-off prep
subcontractor contact
document distribution
client relations
Develop bid posting scopes and review bids to ensure all assigned trades have a complete scope on competitive and negotiated projects.
Distribute project documents and relevant project information to the project team.
Enter line items in estimating software and price the following trades: Interiors, Enclosure Systems, Structural Systems, and Sitework.
Review all estimates and bids with Sr. Estimator and/or Estimating Manager.
Collaborate with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the estimate.
Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with internal and external clients.
Prepare take-off for the following trades: Program Area, Interiors.
Track responsibilities of team preparing the estimate.
Contact subcontractors for budget pricing and to clarify/understand various scopes of work.
Develop sub lists and issue project documents to the subcontractor community.
Review design documents to understand scope and clarify ambiguities with internal team, design team or Owner.
Requirements
leadership
3-7 years
construction degree
commercial
cmar
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
3-7 years of applicable experience
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field
Experience in commercial. markets
Experience with the CMAR delivery method.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1950
Year Established
The company was established in 1950 as a small commercial contractor.
$532M Annual Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates $532 million in annual revenue.
$500M+ Firm
Financial Robustness
It operates as a financially robust, privately held firm valued at over $500 million.
$45B Construction Work
Public Sector Projects
The company has executed over $45 billion in public-sector construction projects nationwide.
The company soon pioneered construction management in the Western US.
Over decades it grew into a holding group encompassing contracting, development, construction management, engineering, architecture, and mechanical supply.
Today it delivers high‑profile projects—hospitals, airports, universities, resorts—across 14 states and into Latin America.
Its in‑house services span early planning, design, value engineering, construction, and long‑term facility management.
Kitchell’s operating units include general contracting, CM‑at‑risk, property development, and a refrigeration/mechanical supply subsidiary.
Headquartered in Phoenix, with major offices in Arizona, California, Texas, and Colombia, it remains employee‑owned and family‑oriented.
Culture + Values
100%
Employee Ownership
The company is fully employee-owned, fostering a culture of mutual investment and responsibility among its workforce.
6 Years
Vesting Period
Employees receive full ownership vesting after six years, aligning long-term success with company growth.
Honesty & Integrity
Safety
Quality of Work / Services
Customer Satisfaction
Managing Change Effectively
People Development
Regular recognition programs (e.g., Leadership in Action Award celebrating honesty, integrity, collaboration, passion)
Environment + Sustainability
No publicly stated net‑zero target or deadline available
No detailed environmental goals or performance metrics published on website or LinkedIn
No data‑driven evidence of emissions tracking, renewable energy use, waste reduction, or sustainability certifications found
Inclusion & Diversity
Women 2.1/5
Glassdoor ratings
Women-rated profit-sharing category on Glassdoor.
Bi‑monthly "Let’s Talk Diversity" sessions focusing on issues impacting Black, Asian American and LGBTQ communities.
Three‑part company‑wide DEI video training delivered by expert with legal and social justice background.
Participation in Construction Inclusion Week and BuildOUT California to promote LGBT‑owned vendors.
Recruitment partnerships with HBCU career fairs, National Society of Black Engineers, Hiring Our Heroes, Phoenix Job Corps, Carpenter Apprentice Programs.