Estimator

Northwoodspaving; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwoodspaving in Ironwood, Michigan is looking for a Construction Estimator to manage customer requests for parking lot and driveway construction. This role involves estimating costs, developing project schedules, and maintaining client relationships while working under the supervision of an Area Manager.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and will receive on-the-job training to grow within the company. Opportunities for advancement exist as you contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• On-the-job training available.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain owner/client relationships.
• Estimate project cost and present to customer.
• Work with Project and Area Managers on schedules.
• Attend customer meetings and manage change orders.

Job description

Under the supervision of an Area Manager, a Construction Estimator will respond to and follow up on customers’ requests for parking lot and driveway construction.

Construction Estimators will play an important role in billing, change orders, accurate proposals, specification requirements and project scheduling.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Build and maintain owner/client relationship
• Develop project takeoff and value engineering
• Estimate project cost and present to customer
• Work with Project and Area Managers to create and implement project schedule
• Attend pre-jobs and customer follow-up meetings
• Review and evaluate job costs and track and manage change order work
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe, timely, accurate and efficient manner observing all safety laws, policies, and rules

Successful candidates for the Construction Estimator role will be self‑motivated and goal‑oriented with the desire to work in a fast‑paced ever‑changing environment. On‑the‑job training will provide the knowledge and skills to become a productive member of the management team, with the potential for advancement opportunities. Experience through an internship position is possible.

Our Construction Estimators and road construction crews complete work throughout Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan including Ashland, WI; Washburn, MI; Ironwood, MI and surrounding communities.