Senior Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Estimator to coordinate full estimating services for commercial, light industrial, power & energy, and water infrastructure projects. The role involves handling projects ranging from new construction, renovations, expansions, and various capital construction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Develop and understand scope requirements and issue subcontracts for various trade partners.
• Work with in-house self-perform divisions to offer added value propositions.
• Manage subcontractor bid invitations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Read and comprehend technical documents such as specifications, scope of work, drawings, and reports.
• Identify competitive edge strategies and follow through to project award.
• Develop a project schedule from bid document information.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates and proposals.
• Price general conditions and manpower projections.
• Write proper scopes of work during the bidding phase and upon award.
• Engage in subcontractor proposal review meetings.
• Obtain and evaluate comparative quotations for materials and subcontractor services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contract structure, business law, insurance, and bonding issues.
• Schedule, run, and effectively document meetings.
• Present proposals, schedules, and execution plans to owners and customers.
• Identify, review, and communicate contractual requirements with supervisors and develop an action plan for estimates and project construction.
• Conduct job hand-offs with project managers and project engineers.
• Complete assigned training and continuous improvement activities.

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance preferred; or equivalent field experience or 7+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working as an Estimator in the construction industry, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience with light industrial, power & energy, and water infrastructure projects; commercial, office buildings, and mixed-use experience considered.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Bluebeam, Excel, Adobe, Project, and Primavera P6.
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with limited information and develop scope of work.

• Willingness to travel occasionally throughout Michigan and surrounding states.
• Ability to work off hours and handle multiple jobs.
• Experience in industrial, power & energy, and water infrastructure projects is a bonus.

The position is salary exempt, requiring 45-50 hours per week. Occasional travel is required, 1-2 times per year out of state. The role involves spending 90% of the time in the office with the remaining 10% attending sales meetings, post-bid meetings, hand-offs, and similar activities.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brighton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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