General Trades Estimator

ChristmanLivonia, MI

About The Position

Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG) is seeking a General Trades/Carpentry Estimator to join their team. CBIG is a company with projects throughout the Midwest, offering opportunities to begin, continue, or grow a career in building and innovation. The role involves shaping the world and living to build.

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.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related job field.
  • 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.
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