Lead Estimator - Concrete & Civil (Heavy Industrial)

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation in Auburn Hills, Michigan seeks a Chief Estimator – Concrete/Civil with 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial and structural concrete estimating. This leadership role oversees preconstruction efforts, guides bid strategy, and coordinates with Operations and Executive Leadership to deliver competitive project estimates.

The Chief Estimator will manage a team of estimators, drive accuracy across bid packages, and optimize value while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Experience estimating heavy industrial projects, structural concrete, civil scopes, and self-perform work.
• Leadership experience managing estimators or preconstruction personnel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of complete project estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, indirect costs, and facilities.
• Develop estimates through all project phases: Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents.
• Lead bid strategy meetings and project pursuit initiatives; attend pre-bid meetings and site walks.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor management; solicit, review, and evaluate quotations; maintain bidder lists.
• Mentor and develop estimating personnel and ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables.

Skills

Estimating Leadership

Bid Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

EDGE

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Commercial Contracting Corporation in Auburn Hills, Michigan seeks a Chief Estimator – Concrete/Civil with 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial and structural concrete estimating. This leadership role oversees preconstruction efforts, guides bid strategy, and coordinates with Operations and Executive Leadership to deliver competitive project estimates.

The Chief Estimator will manage a team of estimators, drive accuracy across bid packages, and optimize value while maintaining safety and