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Project Estimator

Delta Staffing
Delta Staffing Salary
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Position Responsibilities :

  • Review proposal specifications and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and necessary estimate components.
  • Prepare detailed trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review.
  • Solicit and evaluate project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers for completeness and competitiveness.
  • Develop options and recommend the best value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or material availability.
  • Establish and maintain positive and ethical relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Assist Operations with awarded contracts and projects as needed, including estimating and pricing change orders and resolving any contractual issues.
  • Track and support operations with awarded contracts and projects, including estimating and pricing extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
  • Collaborate with the Proposal Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, and other required information.
  • Create comprehensive conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance.
  • Negotiate and issue subcontracts.

Required Skills :

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling systems. Experience with On-Screen Takeoff and / or MC2 type software is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
  • Ability to prepare proposals with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable working in team environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications to owners and subcontractors.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
  • Required Experience :

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
  • At least 5 - 7 years of estimating experience is required.
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