Preconstruction Estimator — Budgets, Bids & Buildability

O'Brien Construction Company; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

O'Brien Construction Company in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is seeking an experienced Estimator to guide projects from early concept through final buyout, developing budgets, preconstruction milestones, and subcontractor pricing. You will collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions and accurate bid packages.

The role emphasizes precise estimating, strong communication, and timely project handoffs across multiple active jobs, with growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least five years industry-related estimating experience.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including construction schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis, and presentations to clients
• Develop detailed, accurate, and complete estimates that align with project goals
• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages and clearly communicate scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Analyze bid results and make well-informed recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards
• Maintain and manage the preconstruction project files to ensure a smooth handoff to project operations and enable a successful project launch

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

O'Brien Construction Company in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is seeking an experienced Estimator to guide projects from early concept through final buyout, developing budgets, preconstruction milestones, and subcontractor pricing. You will collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions and accurate bid packages.

The role emphasizes precise estimating, strong communication, and timely project handoffs across multiple active jobs, with growth