Luxury Retail Estimator

Work for an established General Contractor with clear advancement opportunities, excellent compensation and premium benefits. The Estimator will oversee the estimating department on upcoming commercial construction projects, both hard and soft bid, across Metro Detroit

Client Details

My client is a Detroit based general contractor who focuses on the Commercial, Multifamily, Mixed-use markets. They foster design-build relationships with their clients to add value. They are in the midst of a successful 5 year strategic growth plan allowing for the intake of larger projects.

Description

The key responsibilities of the 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

Profile

A successful Estimator (Detroit, MI) candidate will possess:

• 3+ years of GC 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

Job Offer

On offer for an Estimator (Detroit, MI) candidate is:

• Competitive salary of $115k-$145K+ Base Salary
• Per Project Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• Clear career progression and promotion path
• 401k Employer Match (6%)
• ESOP program
• HSA with Employer Match
• Car allowance
• Gas card
• Paid maternity or paternity leave
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Company Sponsored outings

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