Estimator

Work for a premier full-service GC in Metro Detroit ENR Rated Design Build GC with great mentorship and development About Our Client Our client is an ENR rated full service GC headquartered in The Greater Detroit area that is considered one of the premier contractors in the area. They have continued to expand their Michigan presence because of continued success and their great reputation. If you are looking to grow your career and work on complex high-profile projects than please apply below. Job Description The key responsibilities of the Estimator (Detroit, MI) are to: Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications Communicate bids and scopes of work Reports to: Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities: In the areas assigned:Prepare detailed estimate including completing quan tity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus) Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders 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 Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market Develop value analysis study including defining more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope 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 Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting 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 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

Created: 2026-03-04