Senior Construction Estimator – Preconstruction & Budgets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career/op

Job summary

Jobot in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to lead budgets, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor pricing across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and education projects. You will collaborate with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners throughout the estimating lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing bid packages, supporting value engineering, and maintaining cost databases.

Qualifications

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

Estimating

Takeoffs

Subcontractor pricing

Budgeting

Construction docs

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Jobot in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to lead budgets, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor pricing across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and education projects. You will collaborate with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners throughout the estimating lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing bid packages, supporting value engineering, and maintaining cost databases.