Senior Estimator - Complex Construction Bids

Walbridge; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge is seeking a Senior Estimator to coordinate full estimating services for all CSI divisions on Lump Sum, Design Build and Construction Management projects. You will interpret designs, drawings and specifications and operate across multiple delivery systems or excel in one system.

Based in Detroit, you will lead scope development, prepare cost estimates, and review subcontracts with a focus on risk, schedule, insurance, bonding and penalties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related program is preferred, or equivalent professional training and experience with high school diploma.
• Minimum of five years of estimating, preconstruction or related general construction management experience.
• Proficiency in computer estimating applications (Excel, Estimating Software).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attending pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Develop scope requirements and issue subcontracts for heavy industrial 'supporting' trades, such as boilermaker, steel, concrete, piping, and electrical work.
• Writing proper scopes of work during bidding phase and upon award, engage in subcontractor proposal review meetings, with ultimate responsibility of final evaluation and negotiation of subcontracts.
• Preparing cost estimate and bid documents for construction projects or services that are used by management in preparation of the bidding process.

Skills

Estimating

Construction management

Excel

Estimating software

Communication skills

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management or related field

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Walbridge is seeking a Senior Estimator to coordinate full estimating services for all CSI divisions on Lump Sum, Design Build and Construction Management projects. You will interpret designs, drawings and specifications and operate across multiple delivery systems or excel in one system.

Based in Detroit, you will lead scope development, prepare cost estimates, and review subcontracts with a focus on risk, schedule, insurance, bonding and penalties.