Senior Lead Estimator - Preconstruction Leader

Rockford; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Excellent health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rockford seeks a Lead Estimator in Grand Rapids to direct estimating strategy within our Preconstruction team. You will drive complex project estimates, validate numbers, and partner with the Director of Preconstruction to improve accuracy and process quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and proficiency in Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Excel. Office location is Grand Rapids, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is required.
• 8+ years of relevant estimating experience for complex projects.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities to develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and participate in all cost estimating activities for complex/high-value projects.
• Review and validate estimates for accuracy and competitiveness prior to client presentations.
• Create budgets and estimates across conceptual to CD stages; read designs and specs.
• Guide preconstruction strategy and support project pursuits with senior leadership.
• Lead value engineering efforts to provide cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Team mentoring

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Excel

Reading plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rockford seeks a Lead Estimator in Grand Rapids to direct estimating strategy within our Preconstruction team. You will drive complex project estimates, validate numbers, and partner with the Director of Preconstruction to improve accuracy and process quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and proficiency in Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Excel. Office location is Grand Rapids, MI.