Senior Estimator

Christman Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K contribution

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and planning efforts for the region. This role focuses on supervising, mentoring, and developing conceptual to detailed estimates, while cultivating strong subcontractor relations and presenting outcomes to clients and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will bring eight years of estimating experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and a proven track record in managing large CM/GC at-risk or design-build projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related job field.
• Eight (8) years of estimating experience in construction or related job field. OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
• Capability to complete large CM/GC Construction Management at Risk and Design Build projects and large complex competitive bid projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
• Develops and oversees conceptual estimates for assigned projects and supports planning/engineering groups.
• Leads major estimating efforts and develops clarified estimate reports.
• Cultivates subcontractor knowledge and relations and presents estimating results to clients.
• Mastery of estimating software programs including on-screen take-off.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Mentoring

Client presentations

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE/Engineering/Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Christman Company Job Description: Build More with Your Career at Christman Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and planning efforts for the region.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
• Develops and oversees conceptual estimates for assigned projects, supports the planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates, and collects and analyzes close-out and benchmark data.
• Leads major estimating efforts.
• Develops and clarifies estimate reports.
• Cultivates strong subcontractor knowledge and relations.
• Experienced in presenting estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all civil structure architectural trades.
• Competent at conceptual and detailed levels of estimating.
• Value engineering leadership and tracking.
• Drives deadlines and achieves results.
• Mastery of scope review process.
• Mastery of estimating software programs including on-screen take-off.
• Consults with architects and engineers on project parameters.
• Ensures database-pricing updates are completed.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related job field.
• Eight (8) years of estimating experience in construction or related job field. OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
• Preferred Education and Experience Capability to complete large Construction Management (CM) and General Contractor (GC) Construction Management at Risk and Design Build projects and large complex competitive bid projects.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications Independent sales strengths for presentations and project pursuits.
• History of successfully working relationships with the internal operation team and externally with owners, architects/engineers, and subcontractors.
• Attention to detail: observant, accomplishes task accurately the first time; does not let things fall through the cracks.
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect.
• Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgement.
• Provides advice and solutions to others.
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Why Christman?

Here at Christman, everyone is an owner. Through our employee stock ownership plan, each employee-owner shares in the collective success and wealth of our nationally recognized company and is eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. We're a top 100-ranked ENR General Contractor that has been building since 1894. Learn more about how you can grow as a Christman Expert, Leader and Partner and build more with us.

Employment Equity and Diversity

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes)

The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

Our Company Overview

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.