Construction Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Partners

Niles Enterprises; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Enterprises is seeking an Estimator to organize estimating activities for specific projects and foster relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. You will be responsible for compiling complete estimates under the COO’s supervision.

Responsibilities span bid establishment, project setup, bidding, and hand-off, including reviewing drawings, coordinating bid docs, preparing take-offs, and ensuring comprehensive bid breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry with familiarity of building codes, laws, and regulations.
• Understanding financial practices and accounting policies.
• Understanding computer-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents.
• Prioritize and organize deadlines for bids.
• Determine and develop project general conditions.
• Determine vendors and subcontractors for a project.
• Set up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs.
• Identify all bid items.
• Develop an invitation to bid.
• Complete bid form.
• Determine the appropriate bid divisions.
• Obtain and distribute project bid documents.
• Contact and communicate with vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare quantity take-off.
• Prepare preconstruction schedule.
• Review plans and specifications and request any additional information.
• Follow up with subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers to ensure bid coverage.
• Review and qualify submitted proposals.
• Prepare detailed summaries of work.
• Assemble the proposal documents.
• Review the complete bid breakdown and proposal with the Chief Estimator.
• Update and finalize Bid Book.
• Perform Contract Review.
• Prepare summaries of work.
• Perform Estimator to Project Manager Handoff meeting.
• Help the project manager throughout the project duration.
• Assist with projects and assignments as requested by management.

Skills

Estimating software

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Financial knowledge

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Niles Enterprises is seeking an Estimator to organize estimating activities for specific projects and foster relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. You will be responsible for compiling complete estimates under the COO’s supervision.

Responsibilities span bid establishment, project setup, bidding, and hand-off, including reviewing drawings, coordinating bid docs, preparing take-offs, and ensuring comprehensive bid breakdowns.