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Senior Estimator | Commercial Construction | Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
Work for an established General Contractor with clear advancement opportunities, excellent compensation and premium benefits. The Estimator will oversee the estimating department on upcoming commercial construction projects, both hard and soft bid, across metro Detroit.
  • A well structured and supported environment that offers mentorship and growth
  • Ability to work on a diverse portfolio of construction projects

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

  • 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • 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
Contact
Lyndsay Dalimonte
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096636

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Detroit
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lyndsay Dalimonte
Job Reference
JN-092026-7096636
 

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