General Trades Estimator

The Christman Company•Lansing, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG) is seeking a General Trades/Carpentry Estimator to join their team. This role involves demonstrating conceptual estimating proficiency, surveying and quantifying materials, preparing proposals, and managing supplier and subcontractor bid invitations. The estimator will also be responsible for client relations, estimate presentations, and providing technical assistance to Project Managers. The position requires meeting deadlines, prioritizing multiple assignments, and ensuring accurate bid proposals and timely submissions. A clean handoff of estimate information to the project management team is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related job field.
Three (3) years of work experience in construction or related job field.
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Use of Planswift and WinEst estimating software.
Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates conceptual estimating proficiency in the scope review process, subcontractor knowledge, information of on-screen takeoff and estimating software platforms, and in interiors estimating.
Surveys, quantifies materials, and produces assemblies from drawings.
Prepares proposal letters, qualification and clarification sheets.
Reads and interprets technical documents such as Geotechnical Reports, Due Care Plans, etc.
Manages supplier and subcontractor bid invitations for respective estimates.
Contacts/Follows-up with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing input.
Demonstrates knowledge of client relations and estimate presentations.
Possesses great knowledge with regard to technical specifications and pricing levels.
Reviews contract scopes and associated dollar figures.
Assists with subcontractor recommendations and buyouts.
Meets deadline challenges and has the ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.
Works in conjunction with the bid team to prepare accurate bid proposals.
Provides technical assistance to Project Managers in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
Responsible for timely and complete bid submission and management of all required bid submission requirements (i.e. schedule, logistics, breakdown pricing, etc.).
Ensures clean handoff of estimate, bidding information, drawings, specifications, etc. to project management team; assists with kickoff meetings.
Organizes and performs quantity take-offs.