General Trades Estimator

Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG) · Lansing, MI · 2 wk ago

OTHRFull-time

About the role

Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG) is a construction firm with projects across the Midwest. They are seeking a General Trades/Carpentry Estimator to join their team.

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.
Aids in 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.

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.
Preferred: 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.

Qualifications

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

Conceptual estimating proficiency.
Subcontractor knowledge.
On-screen takeoff and estimating software platforms.
Interior estimating.
Technical document interpretation.
Supplier/subcontractor communication.
Client relations and estimate presentations.
Technical specifications and pricing levels.
Contract scope and dollar figure review.
Subcontractor recommendations and buyouts.
Deadline management and task prioritization.
Bid proposal preparation.
Technical assistance in contract negotiation.
Quantity take-offs.

Benefits

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.