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Estimator

Emissary Recruiting Solutions, Inc.
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Estimator

LOCATION : Livonia, MI

Our client is seeking a talented individual to lead hard bids and negotiated proposals for our manufacturing, power, and energy projects. We are looking for a proven professional with a strong track record in creating competitive bids and budgets, with a comprehensive knowledge of the latest industry standards and practices. Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment. If you are an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects and possesses the skills and expertise we are looking for, join our team of professionals and help us continue to exceed our clients' expectations.

Position Responsibilities :

  • Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
  • Prepare detailed trade scopes of workand backup documentation for review
  • Solicit project specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness
  • Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Assist Operations with awarded contracts and projects as required. May include estimating / pricing change orders and facilitating resolution of any contractual issues
  • Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required may include estimating / pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
  • Work with Proposal Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals including all required information (schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, etc.)
  • Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance
  • Negotiate and issue subcontracts

Required Skills :

  • Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling related systems and have experience working with On Screen Takeoff and / or MC2 type software is preferred
  • Candidates must have a strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control
  • Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision
  • Must be comfortable working in teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposals clarifications with owners and subcontractors
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
  • Required Experience :

  • A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred
  • Candidates must have 7 years estimating experience
  • Why Choose Our Client?

    As an Estimator youll use your analytical and problem-solving skills to plan and estimate work based on preliminary concepts, helping shape some of our customers most critical projects. As a trusted member of the team, youll have the autonomy to apply your construction know-how on complex projects, and be backed by the support of our responsive and collaborative team. Beyond our drive to work hard, our client is also proud of their culture of comradery and their team of people who make every day rewarding. Our client has been voted by their own employees as one of Metro Detroits and the Nations Best & Brightest Places to Work for ten years in a row. These awards showcase the best of our client : the people who care for and look after each other both personally and professionally.

    Benefits and compensation packages include :

  • Free Medical Insurance
  • Free Dental Insurance
  • Free Life Insurance
  • HSA with 50% of Deductible Funded by the firm annually
  • 401K with One of the Highest Employer Matches in the Industry
  • Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available
  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
  • EOE STATEMENT :

    Emissary Recruiting Solutions and its Clients / Affiliates are equal opportunity employers who zealously support and advance diversity in the workplace.

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