Construction Estimator - General Contracting

Jobot; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career/op

Job summary

Jobot in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to lead budgets, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor pricing across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and education projects. You will collaborate with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners throughout the estimating lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing bid packages, supporting value engineering, and maintaining cost databases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, or project engineering with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience estimating projects in commercial, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, education, multifamily, or institutional construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoff and estimating software.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop bid packages and manage the bidding process.
• Assist with value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Support budgeting and cost planning efforts during preconstruction.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents for scope completeness.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain historical cost databases and estimating resources.
• Work closely with project management teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Subcontractor pricing

Budgeting

Construction docs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Construction Estimator - General Contracting

$110000 - $150000 per year | Grand Rapids, MI | On-site | Permanent

Join one of Michigan's most established builders and help lead the preconstruction efforts on impactful commercial, healthcare, industrial, education, multifamily, and community projects throughout the region.

A bit about us:

• Work for a company with more than 85 years of construction experience and over $7 billion in completed projects.
• Strong pipeline of repeat business with a client retention rate exceeding 85%.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse mix of healthcare, industrial, education, multifamily, community, and commercial projects.
• Collaborative, team-focused culture with a reputation for investing in employee development and community involvement.

Clear opportunities for long-term career growth within a respected Michigan contractor.

Why join us?

Wolverine Construction is a Grand Rapids-based general contractor and construction management firm serving clients across multiple market sectors including healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, education, multifamily, retail, and community facilities. Built on more than 85 years of experience, Wolverine is known for its client-focused approach, commitment to transparency, and ability to deliver complex projects from preconstruction through completion.

Job Details

Position Summary

The Estimator plays a key role in the preconstruction process by developing accurate project budgets, performing quantity takeoffs, analyzing subcontractor proposals, identifying value engineering opportunities, and collaborating with operations teams to successfully position projects for execution. This individual will work closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners throughout the estimating lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop bid packages and manage the bidding process.
• Assist with value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Support budgeting and cost planning efforts during preconstruction.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents for scope completeness.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain historical cost databases and estimating resources.
• Work closely with project management teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to construction.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, or project engineering experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience estimating projects in one or more of the following sectors: commercial, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, education, multifamily, or institutional construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoff and estimating software.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

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