Estimator

Estimator (Detroit, MI)

The key responsibilities of the Estimator (Detroit, MI) are to:

1. Position description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications
2. Communicate bids and scopes of work
3. Reports to: Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager
4. Essential duties & responsibilities*: In the areas assigned: Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope
5. Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus)
6. Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders
7. Serve as liaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client; and as point of contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing information
8. Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market
9. Develop value analysis study including defining more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope
10. Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods
11. Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps
12. Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope
13. Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review
14. Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards
15. Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned
16. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
17. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
18. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances
19. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues
20. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
21. Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
22. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
23. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting
24. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock
25. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Estimator (Detroit, MI) candidate will possess:

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience
• 1+ year of estimating experience with a full-service GC
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related area of study preferred
• Experience estimating projects up to $1 million
• Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practicies knowledge
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Knowledge of estimating documents and bility to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
• Conceptual ability, ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements
• Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines
• Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments - procurement and operaitons
• Professional verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient computer skills and microsoft office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating softwares

What's on Offer

On offer for an Estimator (Detroit, MI) candidate is:

• $110,000-$150,000 Base Salary
• Bonus Potential (up to 30% of Base Salary)
• Company Truck or Truck Allowance
• Company Credit Card & Gas Card
• 401(K) Match of 6%
• HSA Employer Match
• Employee owned company with ESOP program
• Family Feel Company Culture
• Lots of Autonomy
• Clear career progression and promotion path (opportunity to grow into a Director of Pre-construction position in the near future)
• Paid maternity or paternity leave
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Company Sponsored outings

Contact: Patrick Sutton

Quote job ref: JN-012026-6933699