Preconstruction Estimator – Commercial & Healthcare

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

Jobot in Michigan is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction budgets for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and education projects. You will develop conceptual to final construction estimates, analyze drawings, and collaborate with PMs, owners, architects, and trade partners.

You will play a key role in value engineering, bid packaging, and maintaining cost databases, with a focus on accuracy, timelines, and cross-functional teamwork within a respected Michigan contractor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, or project engineering experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience estimating projects in commercial, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, education, multifamily, or institutional sectors.
• 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

Construction estimating

Preconstruction

Project engineering

Communication

Analytical abilities

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Quantity takeoff tools

Job description

Jobot in Michigan is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction budgets for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and education projects. You will develop conceptual to final construction estimates, analyze drawings, and collaborate with PMs, owners, architects, and trade partners.

You will play a key role in value engineering, bid packaging, and maintaining cost databases, with a focus on accuracy, timelines, and cross-functional teamwork within a respected Michigan contractor.