Estimator

DeAngelis Diamond•Novi, MI

About The Position

DeAngelis Diamond is an award-winning national construction management firm specializing in healthcare, commercial, and multi-family construction. The company is headquartered in Naples, Florida, and is nationally ranked as an ENR Top 400 Company. The Estimator will join the Detroit team and contribute to winning new work and managing preconstruction in accordance with the company’s standard operating procedures. The role manages estimating from start to finish across multiple concurrent projects, including developing conceptual budgets, coordinating pricing strategies, reviewing bid documents, soliciting and coordinating subcontractor bids, and producing complete estimates and final deliverables. The Estimator also collaborates with operations on schedules, staffing, and logistics; manages RFIs; participates in owner meetings and presentations; negotiates and awards subcontracts; and turns over project information to operations to support successful project execution. The position calls for a detail-oriented, adaptable and collaborative construction professional with strong communication skills, integrity, and a commitment to learning and positive stakeholder experiences. Candidates should have demonstrated estimating experience across commercial, healthcare, and multi-family projects, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and proficiency with the listed estimating and office software. A drug test, background check, and eligibility to work in the United States are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience.
Passion for construction and commitment to the company’s core values and mission statement.
Strong personal integrity and the highest ethical standards.
Detail-oriented mindset and a positive, can-do attitude.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fluid environment.
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to turn complex information into actionable insights and explain technical building processes to construction and non-construction audiences.
Commitment to providing positive experiences for project stakeholders, clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and team members.
Commitment to continual learning and career and personal development.
Entrepreneurial team-player mindset and ability to multitask.
Ability to thrive in a positive, friendly, high-energy, collaborative environment.
Interest in learning and applying new technologies, concepts, and innovative solutions.
Proven ability to assemble complete and accurate winning estimates across commercial, healthcare, and multi-family project types.
Knowledge of bid processes, contracts, negotiations, and winning strategies.
Experience assembling accurate budgets at early project stages with limited information.
Ability to conduct constructability reviews, identify risks, and determine mitigations aligned with the bid strategy.
Ability to lead and motivate team members during group exercises.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Box, Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, ProEst, and On Screen Take-off.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Must pass a drug test and background check and be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply DeAngelis Diamond’s Standard Operating Procedures while supporting new-work pursuits and preconstruction.
Manage the estimating process from start to finish for multiple concurrent projects.
Lead estimating teams on larger, more complex projects.
Assemble conceptual budgets and updates as designs progress.
Develop a winning pricing approach with the DeAngelis Diamond team.
Review bid documents, invite required trades, identify constructability issues, and flag conflicting or missing information for clarification or qualification.
Verify that all bid submission requirements are completed on time.
Collaborate with operations to develop project schedules, staffing plans, and logistics needs.
Manage the RFI process among the company, bidders, designers, and clients.
Generate project interest, confirm bid coverage, and exchange information through relationships with subcontractors.
Develop scope checklists, level bids, and coordinate bid revisions with subcontractors.
Build estimates that capture all necessary costs and assemble final deliverables.
Participate in owner review meetings and presentations.
Negotiate and award subcontracts after a successful bid process.
Assemble and turn over project information to operations and collaborate with the project manager to support successful project delivery.

Benefits

Top-tier market salary and bonus program.
Top-notch medical insurance.
DD Wealth Builder Program: 100% 401(k) match up to 6%, plus up to 4% discretionary profit sharing.
Wellness reimbursement for fitness and wellness.
Paid time off: 9 days in the first year; 18 days in years 2–5; 23 days in years 6–10; and 28 days after 11 or more years.
10 paid holidays and the employee’s birthday off.
Veterans Day off for veteran team members.
Two paid volunteer days for a nonprofit of the employee’s choice.
Educational reimbursement plan.
Team member referral bonus program.
Maternity and paternity care plans.
American Dream Plan.
Adoption assistance program.
Direct deposit paycheck.
Weekly pay schedule.
Free snacks and drinks.
Costco or Sam’s Club membership.