Job Description
Senior Estimator (Detroit, MI)
Work for a premier general contractor that is based out of The Greater Detroit area. They service a wide variety of commercial projects anywhere from $1-$300 million & are looking for an experienced estimator to join their team. This individual will be able to hit the ground running & continue to grow within the organization. There is opportunity to grow into the chief estimating role within this company.
Job Description
The key responsibilities of the Senior Estimator (Detroit, MI) are to:
- Work with the client from the start of each project to ensure you understand the project scope and vision
- Prepare full general conditions estimates and analysis
- Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing
- Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project specific information
- Oversee the beginning of each turn-key project, including details like permit submission and design evaluations
- Reviews project proposal, drawings and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
- Collaborate with the architect and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project
- Conduct meetings on-site with architect, client and construction crew
- Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
- Prepare and submit project estimates to clients
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Estimator (Detroit, MI) candidate will possess:
- 7+ years of estimating experience
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or related area of study preferred
- Significant and diverse project experience with a commercial focus
- Ability to run projects from conception to completion
- Experience estimating projects up to $10 million
- Effective Communication Skills
- Working knowledge of commercial construction technology and details
- Strong Personal Drive to take on several challenges and grow professionally
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of $130k-$160K+ base with large bonus potential (up to 30% of base)
- Family Feel Company Culture
- Lots of Autonomy
- Clear career progression and promotion path (opportunity to grow into a Director of Pre-construction position in the near future)
- 401k Employer Match
- ESOP program
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Gas card
- Paid maternity or paternity leave
- 4 weeks of PTO
- Company Sponsored outings
Contact Patrick Sutton Quote job ref JN-092026-7107723
Job Summary
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Estimator
Industry: Property
Where: Ypsilanti
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Patrick Sutton
Job Reference: JN-092026-7107723
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$155,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Automotive Industryunmatched
- Commercial Constructionunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Estimatesunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Design Evaluationunmatched
- Fundingunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Staff Requirementsunmatched
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