Senior Estimator

GH Engage; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

HSA funding by company

401(k) with strong employer match

Cash-in-lieu of benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

GH Engage is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead bids for manufacturing, power, and energy construction projects. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and subcontractors to develop accurate, competitive proposals and detailed cost plans.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering/Construction Management background with 7+ years of estimating experience, proficiency in MS Office and estimating software, and a collaborative, results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years estimating experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, power, energy, industrial, or complex commercial construction is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and pre-bid information to understand project scope and estimating requirements.
• Develop detailed trade scopes of work and supporting documentation for each estimate.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure pricing is accurate and aligned with project requirements.
• Develop alternative solutions and value-engineering options based on cost, quality, engineering, and materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support operations on awarded projects, including pricing change orders and resolving contract and cost-related issues.
• Collaborate with the proposal team to develop complete, professional proposals, schedules, narratives, org charts, and supporting documentation.
• Develop conceptual estimates and proposals to support business development and early-stage opportunities.
• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and issue subcontracts in line with project requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Cost estimating

Proposal development

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

7+ years estimating experience

Experience in manufacturing, power, energy, industrial, or complex commercial construction

Tools

Preconstruction software

Job description

Estimator – Manufacturing, Power & Energy Construction

We’re looking for an experienced Estimator to take the lead on bids and proposals for our manufacturing, power, and energy construction projects.

We’re looking for someone who is collaborative, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality projects, enjoy working closely with clients and project teams, and have the estimating expertise to deliver competitive and accurate proposals, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Review drawings, specifications, and pre-bid information to develop a thorough understanding of project scope and estimating requirements.
• Develop detailed trade scopes of work and supporting documentation for each estimate.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring pricing is accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements.
• Develop alternative solutions and value-engineering options, making recommendations based on cost, quality, engineering, and materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support our operations team on awarded projects, including pricing change orders and helping resolve contract and cost-related issues.
• Work closely with our proposal team to develop complete, professional proposals, including schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, and supporting documentation.
• Develop conceptual estimates and proposals to support business development and early-stage project opportunities.
• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and issue subcontracts in line with project requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using preconstruction and estimating software.
• Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, cost control, and conceptual estimating.
• Ability to develop accurate and comprehensive proposals with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and project requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of estimating experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, power, energy, industrial, or complex commercial construction is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

We’ve built our business around hard work, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’ve created a culture where talented professionals are encouraged to take ownership, collaborate with their teams, and continue developing throughout their careers.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• HSA with 50% of the annual deductible funded by the company
• Competitive 401(k) with a strong employer match
• Cash-in-lieu of benefits available
• Paid holidays and paid time off