Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction

A.R. Brouwer Company; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A.R. Brouwer Company in Michigan is seeking a Senior Estimator with 10+ years in commercial construction estimating to join our team. You will lead estimating efforts for Design/Build and CM projects, review drawings and specs, and help generate preliminary budgets and competitive bids.

Join a collaborative team focused on accuracy, timely bids, and value engineering to support project wins across multiple commercial sectors in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction management or related field.
• Professional certification in construction management preferred.
• Experience with design/build and conceptual estimation.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial construction projects.
• Prepare estimates, scopes of work, and proposals for Design/Build and CM pursuits.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness.
• Coordinate with project team and subcontractors to develop preliminary budgets.

Skills

Estimating

Design/Build

Conceptual Estimation

Bid Proposals

Communication

MS Project

Excel

Bluebeam

Procore

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Certification in Construction Management

Architecture or Civil Engineering training

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Basic Job Functions

We are seeking a Lead Estimator with more than 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience. Must have a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or a Certification in Construction Management to join our team. Training in Architecture or Civil Engineering is a PLUS.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience estimating Design/Build and conceptual projects, as well as bidding plan and specification projects
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task
• Possesses strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Understands project drawings and specifications with an ability to review drawings for completeness
• Can work closely with the Project Team to generate preliminary budgets for Design/Build projects
• Can prepare scopes of work and proposals for Design/Build and Construction Management pursuits
• Can maintain existing and foster new relationships with subcontractors, architects, and engineers
• Provide Value Engineering options for Design/Build and Construction Management statement of qualifications and proposals
• Is proficient with Microsoft Suite products (MS Project, Excel, Word), and Bluebeam
• Experience with web-based project management software, such as Procore as well as estimating programs