Senior Commercial Construction Estimator (Hybrid)

Wolverine Construction; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Wolverine Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in Grand Rapids, MI. You’ll develop conceptual, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates for commercial projects, partnering with project managers to shape upcoming work and win bids.

You will analyze drawings, specs, and contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, solicit subcontractor bids, and maintain bid schedules. Hybrid in-office work is available; remote is not offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in ground-up commercial construction.
• Strong experience with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel (formulas, templates, data organization).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings across multiple trades.
• Experience preparing detailed, accurate estimates independently.
• In-office work with hybrid flexibility; remote not offered.
• Valid driver’s license and work authorized in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates across multiple project types.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and contract documents to define full project scope.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing for labor, materials, and general conditions.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Maintain bid schedules and ensure proper coverage across all trades.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and visit job sites to evaluate conditions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to support preconstruction and planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to bidding procedures and quality standards.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously (2–3+ projects).

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Job description

Wolverine Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in Grand Rapids, MI. You’ll develop conceptual, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates for commercial projects, partnering with project managers to shape upcoming work and win bids.

You will analyze drawings, specs, and contract documents, perform quantity take-offs, solicit subcontractor bids, and maintain bid schedules. Hybrid in-office work is available; remote is not offered.