Construction Estimator

CivicMinds, Inc; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicMinds, Inc is seeking an experienced construction estimator to lead bids and proposals for manufacturing, power, and energy projects. You will review drawings and specs, develop scopes of work, and coordinate with owners, consultants, engineers, and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.

You will build options, back up proposals with clear documentation, and support operations on awarded jobs, negotiating subcontracts and developing conceptual proposals for business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience with pre-construction and estimating processes.
• Ability to prepare accurate proposals with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and pre-bid meetings to determine scope and details of each estimate.
• Develop clear trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers, review bids, ensure alignment and competitiveness.
• Develop options and recommend best value based on cost, quality, engineering, and materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support operations on awarded jobs, from pricing change orders to resolving contract issues.
• Collaborate with proposal coordinator to assemble complete proposals (schedules, write-ups, org charts).
• Develop conceptual proposals to support business development.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Pre-construction estimating

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced construction estimator to take the lead on bids and proposals for our manufacturing, power, and energy projects. Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment. If you are an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects and possesses the skills and expertise we are looking for, join our team of professionals and help us continue to exceed our clients' expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Review drawings, specs, and pre-bid meetings to figure out the scope and details of each estimate
• Put together clear trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review
• Reach out to subcontractors and suppliers, review their bids, and make sure everything lines up and stays competitive
• Develop options and recommend the best value based on cost, quality, engineering, and materials
• Build and keep strong relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Support the operations team on awarded jobs, from pricing change orders to resolving contract issues
• Work with our proposal coordinator to pull together complete proposals (schedules, write-ups, org charts, etc.)
• Develop conceptual proposals to support business development
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts

Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with pre-construction and estimating software
• Strong understanding of estimating methods, cost control, and conceptual estimating
• Ability to put together accurate proposals with minimum supervision
• Clear communication skills - both written and verbal - to explain inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications with owners and subcontractors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus on key priorities

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred