Construction Estimator

EctoHR, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. in Detroit seeks an Estimator to guide projects from early concept through buyout, develop budgets, and manage preconstruction milestones. You will collaborate with clients and design teams, perform quantity takeoffs, analyze bids, and prepare complete, communicated estimates to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

A civil engineering or construction management background with at least five years estimating experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least five (5) years industry-related estimating experience.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including eligibility for the performance and company bonus programs.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including construction schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis, and presentations to clients
• Develop detailed, accurate, and complete estimates that align with project goals
• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages and clearly communicate scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Analyze bid results and make well-informed recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards
• Maintain and manage the preconstruction project files to ensure a smooth handoff to project operations and enable a successful project launch
• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Our client, O’Brien Construction is a Construction Manager & General Contractor with a 60-year history of stable, profitable and safe work in the Metro Detroit area. Primary areas of expertise include multi-family, senior living, historical renovations, commercial, non-profit, and the occasional institutional project. As the Company continues to experience steady and exciting growth, it is seeking an Estimator.

About the Role:

O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. Estimators will play a critical role in guiding projects from early concept through final buyout. This includes shaping project budgets, managing preconstruction milestones, evaluating subcontractor scope, and collaborating with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including construction schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis, and presentations to clients


• Develop detailed, accurate, and complete estimates that align with project goals


• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages and clearly communicate scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients


• Analyze bid results and make well-informed recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards


• Maintain and manage the preconstruction project files to ensure a smooth handoff to project operations and enable a successful project launch


• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team


• All Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management


• At least five (5) years industry-related estimating experience


• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation


• Exceptional communication and organizational skills


• Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams


• Competitive salary and benefits package including eligibility for the performance and company bonus programs.


• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.