Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Leader

Rockford; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

On-site wellness programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Rockford in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a senior leader for Preconstruction to drive estimating strategy, oversee cost estimating for complex projects, and mentor the team. You will partner with the Director of Preconstruction to strengthen estimate quality, manage multiple bids, and support pursuit efforts from concept through CD budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management and 8+ years of leadership in construction estimating, with proficiency in Procore, MS Project,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex estimates and influence project outcomes.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities with the ability to develop team members.
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of strong teamwork, strength through diversity in thought and background & belonging.
• Partner with the Director of Preconstruction to lead team initiatives and support overall department performance.
• Lead, oversee, and actively participate in all cost estimating activities, with a focus on complex or high-value projects.
• Review and validate estimates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness prior to client presentation.
• Have knowledge and understanding of commercial construction projects ranging in costs from $100,000 to $200 Million.
• Create Conceptual, Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Document (CD) budgets and estimates.
• Have ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs across all trades involved in a project.
• Utilize estimating software - Procore, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam.
• Have ability to read and understand project plans and specifications at all levels of design.
• Assist with hard bid/low bid project assembly and strategy.
• Approve project proposals/estimate packages prior to presentation.
• Lead and contribute to value engineering efforts to provide cost-effective solutions.
• Create and review project-specific Basis of Design documentation for presentations and exhibits.
• Maintain proper tracking of all projects/estimates in company management software.
• Attend and participate in project-specific interviews and client presentations.
• Support Project Managers and Operations teams as a key partner in preconstruction and project planning meetings.
• Identify and implement improvements to estimating processes, tools, and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rockford in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a senior leader for Preconstruction to drive estimating strategy, oversee cost estimating for complex projects, and mentor the team. You will partner with the Director of Preconstruction to strengthen estimate quality, manage multiple bids, and support pursuit efforts from concept through CD budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management and 8+ years of leadership in construction estimating, with proficiency in Procore, MS Project,