Estimator - Commercial Construction

About Our Client

My client is a Detroit based general contractor who focuses on the Commercial, Education, Retail, Mission Critical, Healthcare, and Industrial markets. They foster design-build relationships with their clients to add value. They are in the midst of a successful 5 year strategic growth plan allowing for the intake of larger projects.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Estimator (Detroit, MI) are to:

• Work with the client from the start of each project to ensure you understand the project scope and vision
• Prepare full general conditions estimates and analysis
• Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing
• Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project specific information
• Oversee the beginning of each turn-key project, including details like permit submission and design evaluations
• Reviews project proposal, drawings and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Collaborate with the architect and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project
• Conduct meetings on-site with architect, client and construction crew
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare and submit project estimates to clients

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Estimator (Detroit, MI) candidate will possess:

• 3+ years of GC estimating experience
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related area of study preferred
• Significant and diverse project experience with a commercial focus
• Ability to run projects from conception to completion
• Experience estimating projects up to $10 million
• Effective Communication Skills
• Working knowledge of commercial construction technology and details
• Strong Personal Drive to take on several challenges and grow professionally

What's on Offer

On offer for an Estimator (Detroit, MI) candidate is:

• Competitive salary up to $140,000 depending on experience
• Per Project Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• Clear career progression and promotion path (opportunity to grow into a Director of Pre-construction position in the near future)
• 401k Employer Match (6%)
• ESOP program
• HSA with Employer Match
• Car allowance
• Gas card
• Paid maternity or paternity leave
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Company Sponsored outings