Estimator

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

OUR CORE VALUES

KEEP PEOPLE SAFE:  We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each and every day.

INTEGRITY: We're one team made up of people who are dependable and act with integrity.

HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.

DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, and success.

LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project and the overall company.

ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive and overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

CCC was awarded the Top Workplaces USA Award for 2022, 2023, 2024 and earned the Top Workplaces Regional Awards from the Detroit Free Press from 2017 – 2024.

We are proud to offer a very competitive wage and benefit compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation pay, holiday pay, personal time, employee stock ownership program (ESOP), and a generous 401K program.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: ESTIMATOR

LOCATION: Auburn Hills, MI

OBJECTIVE

The function of the Estimator position within our Estimating and Pre-Construction team is to work with architects, engineers, specialty consultants, and sub-contractors to establish detailed construction estimates. Project sizes typically range from $25,000 to $50,000,000 USD and may include a combination of construction management, general contractor, and design/build type projects. Some travel may be included in the role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Bid Administration

• Prepare subcontractor bid packages.
• Transmit bid documents, addenda, and other pertinent bid information to subcontractors.
• Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on Bid Day.
• Contact supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids.
• Utilize creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
• Manage the overall bid/proposal submittal process to ensure the owner’s requirements and deadlines are met – no exceptions.
• Review and approve Bid Form and supporting documents on Bid Day for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to owner/owner representative (i.e.  last set of eyes). 
• Work and coordinate with Estimating Support.
• Prepare subcontracting MBE / Diversity Plan if required.
• Comply with all CCC ISO Standard procedures.

Project Knowledge

• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up questions as needed.
• Thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develop RFIs and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Perform a comprehensive "Bid Day Analysis” and scoping of specific assigned trades.
• Create bid lists that fit the scope of the job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project.
• Include value-engineering ideas on every bid.

Project Turnover

• Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
• Review documents with the Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
• Review job cost with the Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded.
• Complete project kick-off form to ensure compliance.

Subcontractor Award and Management

• Thoroughly check requirements to buy the proper scope.
• Seek & qualify new subcontractors.
• Award subs in a timely manner to ensure the release of materials.
• Ensure that subs commit to the project schedule.
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• 7 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills are required.
• Design/Build, General Contractor, Construction Management project delivery experience.
• Travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·         Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment. 

·         May involve managing multiple projects simultaneously. 

·         May require outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions. 

·         Frequent interruptions to address team members’ needs and vendor requests. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

IJC: GEN DM 01302025

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS AND STAFFING AGENCIES

Commercial Contracting Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("CCC") have an internal talent acquisition department. CCC may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters ("Agency"). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact CCC employees directly in an attempt to present candidates – only CCC's talent acquisition team are authorized to present candidates to hiring managers.

To protect the interests of all parties, CCC will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CCC, including unsolicited resumes sent to a CCC mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to CCC employees, or to CCC's resume database will be considered CCC property. CCC will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. CCC will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agency must obtain advance written approval from CCC's talent acquisition function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. CCC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place.

Agency agreements will only be valid in writing and signed by an officer of CCC or authorized designee. No other CCC employee is authorized to bind CCC to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. CCC hereby specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of a CCC officer or authorized designee.