Structural/Miscellaneous Steel Estimator

Aristeo Construction•Livonia, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Apply and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus! Aristeo is seeking a talented individual to lead hard bids and negotiated proposals for our manufacturing, power, and energy projects. We are looking for a proven professional with a strong track record in creating competitive bids and budgets, with a comprehensive knowledge of the latest industry standards and practices. 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. As a Structural/Miscellaneous Steel Estimator, you'll use your analytical and problem-solving skills to plan and estimate work based on preliminary concepts, helping shape some of our customers' most critical projects. As a trusted member of the Aristeo team, you'll have the autonomy to apply your construction know-how on complex projects and be backed by the support of our responsive and collaborative team. Beyond our drive to work hard, Aristeo is also proud of our culture of comradery and our team of people who make every day rewarding. Aristeo has been voted by our own employees as one of Metro Detroit's and the Nation's Best & Brightest Places to Work for eleven years in a row. These awards showcase the best of Aristeo: the people who care for and look after each other both personally and professionally. 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 manhours 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. If you want work that challenges you and a team that supports you, then apply today!

Requirements

Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision
Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling related systems
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Construction Management is preferred
Candidates must have 7+ years of estimating experience
Candidate must be willing to travel periodically to look at jobsites.
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship.
Candidates applying for positions where driving is a necessary component of the job must have a valid driver's license
This position requires on-site work

Nice To Haves

PE is a plus

Responsibilities

Review project specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Prepare detailed estimates and backup documentation for review
Solicit project specific proposals from material suppliers and evaluate for completeness and competitiveness
Develop options and recommend best value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials
Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required - may include estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating resolution of any contractual issues
Work with the Preconstruction Specialist to develop complete professional proposals, including all required information (schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, etc.)
Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance
Assist in maintaining existing estimating productivity database