Senior Commercial Estimator – Preconstruction Leader

Compass HR Consulting, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation—2 weeks annually

Monthly automobile allowance

401(k) with company match

BCBS/Blue Care Network insurance

Company-paid long-term disability

Company-paid short-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Bonus based on merit

Company credit card for direct costs

Company-paid cell phone or phone/allow

Company-paid laptop

Job summary

Compass HR Consulting, LLC's client is a Michigan-based general contractor seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction from opportunity through buyout and turnover. You will read drawings, develop accurate estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to capture all scopes and price the project correctly.

You will manage bid packages, perform quantity takeoffs, and track market pricing while building strong relationships with clients, architects,

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets construction drawings and specs to develop estimates.
• Manages estimating and preconstruction from opportunity to buyout.
• Develops bid packages and solicits subcontractor pricing.
• Performs quantity takeoffs and prepares project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete estimating and preconstruction process from initial opportunity through final buyout and project turnover.
• Review drawings, specs, addenda, geotechnical reports, and other documents to develop accurate estimates.
• Read and interpret commercial construction blueprints and drawings to understand project scope and develop estimates.
• Prepare conceptual to final construction estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and budgets.
• Develop bid packages and solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead subcontractor negotiations and buyout process.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Budgeting

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Compass HR Consulting, LLC's client is a Michigan-based general contractor seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction from opportunity through buyout and turnover. You will read drawings, develop accurate estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to capture all scopes and price the project correctly.

You will manage bid packages, perform quantity takeoffs, and track market pricing while building strong relationships with clients, architects,