Prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of medium size and complexity and many types of contracts, either directly or through subordinate personnel. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typical duties include: Develop pricing utilizing industry standard guidelines and estimating guides. Prepare quantity takeoff and daily utilization of software tools. Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned. Utilization of the Cost Estimating software with mentoring from Sr. Estimator(s). Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures and provide assistance to Sr Estimator to incorporate into cost database. Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility. Estimates should be broken into WBS structure by material, Labor and Equipment. Utilize estimating standards for mark-up, contingency and other percentages of construction.
Skills:
Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential. Disciplines of Estimating required: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical,I&C, Pipeline, Storage, M&R Minimum, 1-2 years of construction cost estimating working expe rience.
Education:
Associates or Bachelor degree preferred. Less than acceptable with relevant experience in estimating.
Attachments:
Location
Client Location
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Michigan
City:
Jackson
Address:
Jackson - Parnall Complex, 1945 W Parnall Road
POSTAL CODE:
49201-8658
Work Location
Same as Client Location
Other Client Location
Work Completed Offsite
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Michigan
City:
Jackson
Street Address:
Energy Plaza
Street Address 2:
POSTAL CODE:
49201
Schedule
Start Date:
10/05/2026
Hours Per Week:
40.00
Est. End Date:
10/01/2027
Hours Per Day:
8.00
Schedule Notes:
Fully Remote is OK. Please include candidate location in resume and in submittal. EST is preferred. Core hours 9a - 3p. Candidates must be committed to being available and responsive during those hours.
Days Per Week:
5.00
Part Time or Full Time:
Part Time
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Jackson, MI (Remote)
Skills
Constructionunmatched
Construction Estimatesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Engineeringunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)unmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched
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