Estimator

DeAngelis Diamond; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary & bonus program

Medical Insurance

401k match

PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Reimbursement Plan

Weekly Pay Schedule

Snacks and drinks

Membership benefits

Job summary

DeAngelis Diamond is seeking an outstanding Estimator to join our Detroit team. With 5+ years of experience, you will oversee the estimating process, lead other estimators on larger projects, and assemble budgets during design progression.

You will review bid documents, coordinate with subs, and ensure timely bid submissions while collaborating with operations on schedules and logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Experience with estimating software and bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from start to finish on concurrent projects.
• Assemble conceptual budgets and updates during design progression.
• Review bid documents and identify constructability issues.
• Coordinate bid revisions with subcontractors and trade partners.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts after bids.
• Collaborate with operations on schedules, staffing, and logistics.
• Ensure all bid submission requirements are completed on time.
• Mentor other estimators on larger, complex projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Sage Estimating

ProEst

Bluebeam

On-Screen Take-Off

Microsoft Office

Box

Job description

DeAngelis Diamond is an innovative, award-winning, national construction management firm, specializing in healthcare, commercial, and multi-family construction. We are headquartered in beautiful Naples, Florida, and nationally ranked as an ENR Top 400 Company.

We are searching for an outstanding Estimator to join our team in Detroit. If you have 5 or more years of experience, a passion for construction, and an insane need and desire to be part of building great projects, then please read on!

What you'll be doing:

• Become an indispensable part of the team tasked with winning new work and managing preconstruction by learning and applying DD’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Manage the estimating process from start to finish on multiple concurrent exercises.
• Lead teams of other estimators on larger, more complex projects.
• Assemble conceptual budgets and various updates during design progression.
• Strategize with the DD team to develop a winning approach for each pricing exercise.
• Review bid documents to learn the job, invite the needed trades, identify constructability issues, and find conflicting or missing information that needs to be answered or qualified.
• Know and verify all bid submission requirements are completed on time.
• Collaborate with DD Operations to develop the project schedule, staffing, and logistic needs.
• Manage the RFI process between DD, bidders, designers, and clients.
• Generate project interest, confirm bid coverage, and exchange critical information by interacting and developing relationships with the subcontractor community.
• Develop scope checklists, level bids, and coordinate bid revisions with the subcontractors.
• Build estimates capturing all needed costs and assemble final deliverables.
• Participate in owner review meetings and presentations.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts after a successful bid process.
• Assemble and turnover project information to operations to run the job and collaborate with the project manager to ensure a successful project.

What you need for this position:

• Passion for construction and commitment to DD Core Values and Mission Statement.
• Strong personal integrity and the highest ethical standard.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fluid environment where priorities can change daily.
• Outstanding communicator: able to synthesize complex information into simple, actionable insights and ability to communicate technical building processes with construction and non-construction team members equally.
• Commitment to providing a positive experience for all project stakeholders, clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and team members.
• Commitment to mastery and developing your career and personal goals through continual learning opportunities such as mentorship from other team members, DeAngelis Diamond Academy, conferences, seminars, workshops, and courses.
• Entrepreneurial team player mindset and ability to multitask.
• Able to thrive in a positive, friendly, high-energy, and collaborative environment.
• Passion for learning and applying new technologies, concepts, and innovative solutions.
• Experience and proven ability to assemble complete and accurate winning estimates on a wide variety of commercial, healthcare, and multi-family project types.
• Knowledge of all types of bid processes, contracts, negotiations, and winning strategies for each.
• Experience in assembling accurate budgets at the earliest stages with limited information.
• Ability to perform constructability reviews, identify risk, and know how to mitigate it in alignment with the strategized bid approach.
• Ability to lead and motivate other team members on group exercises.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Box, Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, ProEst, and On Screen Take-off.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

What's in it for you:

• Top-tier market salary & bonus program.
• Team up with other high-performing coworkers.
• Top-notch Medical Insurance.
• DD Wealth Builder Program. (401k 100% match up to 6% + up to 4% discretionary Profit Sharing)
• Wellness Reimbursement to assist in your fitness and wellness.
• PTO: 1st year: 9 days; Years 2-5: 18 days; 6-10 Years: 23 days, 11+ Years: 28 days
• Additional Time Off: 10 Paid Holidays, and your birthday off.
• Veterans Day Off for our Veteran Team Members
• Volunteer Time Off: 2 paid days to devote to volunteering for the nonprofit of your choice.
• Educational Reimbursement Plan
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Maternity & Paternity Care Plans
• American Dream Plan
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit Paycheck
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• Free Snacks and Drinks
• Costco or Sam’s Club membership

Drug test, background check, and eligibility to work in the U.S. required.

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