Senior Estimator - Lead Estimating (Employee-Owner)

The Christman Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Health insurance

401K contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Christman Company in Detroit seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and planning for the region, supervising and mentoring estimators and engineers. You will develop conceptual and detailed estimates, manage bid campaigns, and sharpen the accuracy of pricing through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee scope reviews, utilize estimating software with on-screen take-off, and coordinate with architects, engineers and subcontractors to win competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, engineering, business, finance or related field.
• Eight (8) years of estimating experience in construction or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, check work, and mentor estimators and estimating engineers.
• Develop and oversee conceptual estimates and support planning groups.
• Lead major estimating efforts and prepare estimate reports.
• Cultivate subcontractor knowledge and relationships for competitive bids.
• Present estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
• Drive deadlines and ensure timely completion of estimates.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Subcontractor relations

Presentation to clients

Detail orientation

Mentoring estimators

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

On-screen take-off

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

Job description

The Christman Company in Detroit seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and planning for the region, supervising and mentoring estimators and engineers. You will develop conceptual and detailed estimates, manage bid campaigns, and sharpen the accuracy of pricing through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee scope reviews, utilize estimating software with on-screen take-off, and coordinate with architects, engineers and subcontractors to win competitive bids.