Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Commercial (General Contracting) Construction Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects. The Estimator will analyze plans, specifications, and project requirements to develop detailed budgets, bid proposals, and cost analyses. This role works closely with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure successful project planning and execution.
Job Responsibilities
- Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Develop comprehensive bid packages and proposals.
- Analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope review meetings.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, architects, and engineers.
- Maintain current pricing databases and estimating software.
- Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final estimates throughout project phases.
- Assist with contract negotiations and project handoff to operations teams.
- Monitor market trends, labor rates, and material pricing fluctuations.
- Ensure estimates comply with company standards and client requirements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1 - 10 |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Ypsilanti, MI, US |
| Website | https://www.heaneygeneralcontracting.com |
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is preferred.
- 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, and building systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
- Experience with estimating software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
About Company
Since 1981, Heaney General Contracting, Inc. (HGC) has been an industry-leading construction company. Southern Michigan communities have chosen HGC again and again to complete their K-12, Higher Education, Retail, Healthcare, Criminal Justice, Commercial, and Industrial related projects.
Skills
- Construction Estimates
- Commercial Construction
- Construction Projects
- Construction Management
- Construction
- Construction Contracts
- Material Take Off
- Construction Schedule
- Change Order Management
- Cost Estimates
- Change Requests/Orders
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Bid Analysisunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Commercial Constructionunmatched
- Construction Contractsunmatched
- Construction Estimatesunmatched
- Cost Analysisunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
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