Senior construction estimator Farmington hills MI

ESR Healthcare; Farmington (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Construction Estimator to join their team in Farmington Hills. This pivotal role involves advising on the costs of major developments, ensuring competitive and reasonable estimates through meticulous analysis of project specifications and market trends. You will collaborate closely with clients and service providers, negotiating favorable prices and drafting comprehensive proposals. If you have a passion for construction and a knack for numbers, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating commercial construction projects.
• Ability to forecast costs for complex building developments.

Responsibilities

• Collect project documents and inspect construction sites to assess needs.
• Negotiate with service providers and draft detailed proposals.

Skills

Quantitative Skills

Negotiation Skills

Research Skills

Proposal Writing

Education

High School or Equivalent

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Senior Construction Estimator - Farmington Hills, MI

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 5 Years

Education level: High school or equivalent

Job function: Management

Industry: Construction

Compensation: $81,000 - $120,000

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented construction estimator to advise on the foreseeable cost of each of our major developments. The construction estimator should obtain all relevant project specifications, determine the most appropriate building materials, and secure favorable prices on all resources. You should also inspect trends in construction to determine whether your estimates are both reasonable and competitive.

Senior Construction Estimator Responsibilities:

1. Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
2. Studying documentation, meeting with clients, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required.
3. Deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project.
4. Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers.
5. Negotiating with service providers to secure better prices.
6. Outlining the work plan to gauge how much time will be needed to complete each development.
7. Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan.
8. Accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.
9. Drafting proposals that detail envisaged materials, costs, and time frames.
10. Meeting with clients to discuss their thoughts and concerns about our offers.

Construction Estimator Requirements:

1. 5 plus years of experience as an estimator on commercial ground up and renovation projects.
2. Qualification in project management is highly advantageous.
3. Demonstrable experience as a construction estimator.
4. Ability to forecast the cost of high-ticket, involved building developments.
5. Knowledge of relevant technical and non-technical documents.
6. Exceptional quantitative skills.
7. Outstanding research and proposal writing skills.
8. Ability to negotiate with seasoned Sales personnel.
9. Dependable, conscientious, and well-spoken.