Estimator

Aristeo Construction•Livonia, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Apply and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus! We’re looking for an experienced estimator to take the lead on bids and proposals for our manufacturing, power, and energy projects. Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment. If you are an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects and possesses the skills and expertise we are looking for, join our team of professionals and help us continue to exceed our clients' expectations. About Aristeo: Aristeo has been in the construction business for 48 years, and thanks to our in-house expertise, we are a step ahead in offering superior, collaborative construction solutions to our customers on projects across the nation. Our work is supported by our leading quality and safety standards, efficient project planning, execution of best practices, and also by our roots as a self-performer — today our 500+ in-house skilled trades workforce executes more than 1 million man-hours annually across multiple trade disciplines. We are proud to be a top general contractor in automotive – but our work also varies across industries. We help our customers build new facilities from the ground up, expand their current capabilities, and quickly turn around challenging, complex projects with business critical schedules. Aristeo is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Aristeo welcomes a diverse workforce and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are encouraged, supported, and valued. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license. For questions and inquiries, please email hireme @aristeo.com #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with pre-construction and estimating software
Strong understanding of estimating methods, cost control, and conceptual estimating
Ability to put together accurate proposals with minimum supervision
Clear communication skills — both written and verbal — to explain inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications with owners and subcontractors
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus on key priorities
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
7+ years of estimating experience
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship.
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Responsibilities

Review drawings, specs, and pre-bid meetings to figure out the scope and details of each estimate
Put together clear trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review
Reach out to subcontractors and suppliers, review their bids, and make sure everything lines up and stays competitive
Develop options and recommend the best value based on cost, quality, engineering, and materials
Build and keep strong relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Support the operations team on awarded jobs— from pricing change orders to resolving contract issues
Work with our proposal coordinator to pull together complete proposals (schedules, write-ups, org charts, etc.)
Develop conceptual proposals to support business development
Negotiate and issue subcontracts