Estimator - Commercial Construction - Gpac

Estimator – Commercial Construction

An award-winning Detroit area commercial General Contractor is seeking an Estimator to be part of their dynamic team.  The ideal candidate is innovative, highly motivated, and forward-thinking and wants to be part of the greater vision as the company continues to grow.

SUMMARY:

As an Estimator you will be accountable for reviewing project plans and specifications, preparing quantity takeoffs and pricing all aspects of the project by quantifying and analyzing construction documents. You will estimate overhead components, complete unit pricing across multiple trade disciplines and perform system trade off comparisons by utilizing industry experience to develop cost estimates reflective of local market and project conditions.

DUTIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review project plans and specifications, prepare quantity takeoffs and price all aspects of the project.
• Manage, organize and or be a part of the overall bid and proposal process.
• Reading, quantifying and analyzing construction documents in all trade disciplines. Estimate overhead components.
• Use various system unit pricing across multiple trade disciplines using current and historical market unit pricing.
• Perform system trade off comparisons on a macro scale (structural systems, mechanical systems, foundations, etc).
• Perform conceptual estimates with limited design quickly. Understand the level of detail appropriate for a particular stakeholder. Utilize program square footage costs.
• Perform detailed quantity take-off and estimates for partial or complete plans.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors, vendors, & designers.
• Use knowledge of construction scheduling and sequencing.
• Provide and evaluate value engineering options without impacting project program and design intent.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects and work with different teams simultaneously.
• Understand and use various regional market pricing and project types (retail, office, multi family, entertainment, hospitality, etc.).
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data, current trends, and construction procedures and methods in order to keep current with estimating standards and databases.
• Evaluate project requirements and needs for site logistics, phasing, scheduling, sequencing, etc.
• Ability to develop a project approach specific to the project.
• Coordinate with all other departments in evaluating project needs and RFP deliverables.
• Work in tandem with architectural review team to identify design options, conflicts, and project efficiencies for Owner and provide end user value contribution.
• Create and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors to identify market trends and costs.
• Assist in project subcontractor buyout when required.
• Present and discuss company preconstruction processes during prospective client and project presentations.

EDUCATION/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related degree from accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience producing conceptual and hard bid estimates.
• This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of complex assignments.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Industry-leading compensation
• Complete benefits package
• Generous bonus structure

For immediate and confidential consideration for this position apply online today…or submit your resume and project list to Kenna Warren at kenna.warren@gogpac.com.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.