Estimator / Senior Estimator Construction

　　Category 

　　Estimating  

　　 Work Location  

　　US-MI-Detroit  

　　ID 

　　2024-2064

　　Overview

　　The Estimator / Senior Estimator will coordinate full estimating services effort, for all CSI divisions on large, complex work within Lump Sum, Design Build and Construction Management contractual formats from receipt of bid documents through Bid Day.  We require an exceptional working relationships with project stake holders, attention to detail, desire to learn and improve, and a competitive spirit.

　　We want you to join our team.

　　Through industry-leading innovation our company has forged a legacy of quality and safety since our founding in 1916.

　　What we offer:

　　A safe, inclusive environment where employees are valued for their contributions

　　Career planning, development & growth

　　Industry-leading training programs

　　Why Walbridge:

　　Large organization with award-winning projects, yet small enough for you to have an impact

　　Strong values which are the foundation of our growth for over 100 years

　　International, regional and local recognition for stand-out projects, safety, sustainability, culture, wellness and diversity practices

　　Responsibilities

　　Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

　　Ability to develop and understand scope requirements and to issue subcontracts for heavy industrial "supporting" trades such as boilermaker, steel, concrete, piping and electrical work.

　　Effectively delegate, manage tasks and oversee estimates.

　　Identify competitive edge strategies and follow through to project award.

　　Develop a project schedule from bid document information.

　　Prepares cost estimates and bid documents for construction projects or services that are used by management in preparation of the bidding process.

　　Ensure accuracy and completeness of estimate and proposals.

　　Provide complete conceptual (or bid work) and final estimating input on complex projects.

　　Price general conditions and manpower projections.

　　Write proper scopes of work during bidding phase and upon award, engage in Subcontractor Proposal Review meetings, with ultimate responsibility of final evaluation and negotiation of Subcontracts.

　　Obtain and evaluate comparative quotations for materials and sub-contractor services.

　　Demonstrate a knowledge of contract structure, business law, insurance and bonding issues.

　　Experience bidding Open, Closed and Merit shop work.

　　Solid communicate skills.

　　Schedule, run and effectively document meetings.

　　Identify, review and communicate contractual requirements (Risk Factors, Schedule, Insurance, Bonding, Penalties, etc.) with supervisors and develop an action plan for the estimate and project construction.

　　Qualifications

　　High School Diploma (or equivalent experience and training) with related college degree preferred.

　　2 or more years successfully estimating in Light/Heavy Industrial project experience or Commercial project experience

　　Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　Proficient computer application skills (Excel, Word, AutoCAD, MPP, Suretrak, etc.)

　　EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V