Project Controls – Sr. Estimator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop and review capital cost estimations for various market sectors. You will perform quantity takeoffs, compile estimates, and support training and marketing efforts.

The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience, along with proficiency in estimating software and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience in cost estimating.
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review capital and construction cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analysis from design drawings.
• Maintain awareness of current market conditions.

Skills

Estimating software proficiency

Construction scheduling knowledge

Electrical construction methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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As a Senior Estimator your primary focus will include the development and review of capital cost estimates, construction cost estimates and/or service estimates for a variety of different market sectors including Waste, Power and Industrial. Development of these estimates will typically require application of a crew‑based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines along with performing quantity takeoffs and estimates from design drawings. Other responsibilities include data gathering and analysis, cost estimate database management, identifying problems and making recommendations, preparing basis and assumptions documentation, and supporting training as well as marketing activities including proposal development. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining awareness of current market conditions, construction methodologies, and other relevant information as needed to gain and maintain expertise in cost estimating.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications (one or more): CPE, CCT, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI‑SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, PE
• Preference given to local candidates
• Knowledge and proficiency of estimating software (e.g., Sage, Assemble, RS Means)
• Knowledge of project scheduling, including use of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
• The ideal candidate will have an extensive understanding of electrical equipment and materials and be knowledgeable in electrical construction methodologies
• The ability to develop and interpret construction schedules

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years' related experience
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software
• Advanced understanding of construction estimating concepts, construction scheduling and elements associated with Risk
• Able to lead small project estimates
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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