Estimator
Michael Page
- Detroit, MI
- $90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, and marketing presentations as requested.
- Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of certain sections and reviewing vendor quotations.
- Review and incorporate historical data from prior projects as required.
- Interface with Owner, A/E and /or subcontractors to provide accurate cost estimates.
- Prepare conceptual estimates as needed by our clients
- Participate in plan review and estimating reviews for prospective projects.
- Understanding of construction specifications and blueprint reading.
- Responsible for soliciting subcontractors/suppliers to ensure proper coverage.
- Utilize and complete the subcontractor pre-qualification.
- Identify and distribute documents to interested bidders.
- Leadership during the design process through a design-assist process, value engineering opportunities, alternates and material replacements, new techniques/ideas/products, and subcontractor relationships.
- Lead efforts to secure long lead subcontractors and materials
- Work with Cities and Municipalities to identify and procure required permits.
- BA/BS degree construction management, engineering, or 10+ year(s) experience in the estimating or project management field.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
- Ground up project knowledge and experience preferred
- Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, MS Project
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Interesting in mentorship opportunity
- Quantity takeoff and cost estimate experience
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Bonus potential
- Competitive base salary
- Mentorship opportunities
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Work from home flexibility