Estimator - Southfield, MI

About the role

SFV Services is a family of commercial construction and facilities management solutions that provides an all-in-one resource to retail, franchise, and hospitality clients nationwide. We eliminate the need for clients to work with multiple General Contractors, reducing project overhead, cost overruns, and delays.

Responsibilities

• Define commercial project scope and understand client requirements
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications
• Perform quantity takeoffs and unit cost analysis from drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Obtain and complete all project bid forms
• Solicit, obtain, and evaluate sub-contractor proposals for accuracy and completeness
• Track changes, maintain a living estimate, and manage cost forecasting throughout the project
• Perform site visits as necessary
• Interact with clients and design professionals to clarify the exact scope
• Provide value engineering
• Auxiliary in the preparation of estimates and documentation for change orders
• Auxiliary in project scheduling
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and contractual requirements
• Maintain accurate pricing structure – review on a quarterly basis
• Prepare and submit proposals to the Director of Construction/VP for approval
• Submit and track estimate statuses with the client(s)
• Participate in calls with Clients to clarify estimates as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Commercial Construction Estimation
• Possesses a BA/BS in Construction Management, Business, Operations, or similar (not required)
• This is an in-office + site visit role in the Detroit area
• Candidates must be based in, or have direct ties to, the Detroit metro

Benefits

This role is budgeted at $80K base salary (exempt)

At SFV Services, we don't just build structures – we build an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive! We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating the unique talents and perspectives each team member brings to the table. Whether you're designing, constructing, or managing facilities, your individual awesomeness is what matters here, not your race, color, religion, gender, age, or any other label society might slap on you. We're on a mission to create amazing spaces, and we believe that starts with creating an amazing, diverse team. So come as you are, bring your whole self to work, and let's build something extraordinary together.