Senior Estimator - Concrete/Civil

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an employee-owned company recognized as a Top Workplace USA (2022-2025) and Top Workplace Regional by the Detroit Free Press (2017-2025). Our mission is to identify, hire, and retain the very best people.

About the role

Commercial Contracting Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator - Concrete/Civil to support preconstruction and estimating efforts for large-scale heavy industrial, structural concrete, and commercial construction projects. This position will be based at CCC's Auburn Hills Headquarters and serve as a key member of the Preconstruction team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in heavy industrial construction, structural concrete, civil work, and large general contracting projects. Experience with self-perform concrete operations is highly desirable.

Core Values

• Keep People Safe: We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each & every day.
• Integrity: We're one team made up of people who are dependable & act with integrity.
• Humility: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.
• Drive: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, & success.
• Loyalty: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project & the overall company.
• Attitude: We will inspire others to be positive & overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, temporary facilities, and project general conditions.
• Develop accurate time-and-material estimates as required.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare cost summary sheets.
• Input quantities and pricing into estimating software platforms.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to ensure a complete understanding of project scope.
• Analyze heavy industrial, civil, and structural concrete projects from conceptual stages through final bid submission.
• Include value-engineering opportunities on every project estimate.

Concrete & Civil Construction Focus

• Prepare estimates related to:
  • Structural concrete
  • Foundations
  • Heavy industrial concrete
  • Civil construction scopes
  • Site concrete
  • Self-perform work packages
• Evaluate construction means and methods to ensure competitive and executable pricing.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Solicit, review, analyze, and compare subcontractor proposals.
• Develop scope packages and bid instructions.
• Ensure adequate subcontractor coverage on each bid opportunity.
• Match subcontractors to the size, complexity, and requirements of each project.

Bid Administration

• Attend pre-bid meetings, proposal conferences, and site visits.
• Develop Requests for Information (RFIs) and bid clarifications.
• Create and manage project-specific bidder lists.
• Conduct comprehensive bid-day analysis and scope reviews.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and bid requirements.

Project Handoff & Operations Support

• Coordinate turnover of awarded projects to Project Management teams.
• Review job cost budgets and identify procurement needs.
• Complete project kick-off documentation.
• Highlight project risks, assumptions, and outstanding awards during project transition meetings.
• Properly transfer bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Operations.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain historical cost databases and estimating benchmarks.
• Prepare bid-status and estimating reports.
• Analyze completed projects and compare estimated costs to actual costs.
• Identify estimating process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct special studies to establish labor productivity rates and cost standards.
• Organize and manage centralized estimating data to support future pursuits.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Support client engagement throughout the preconstruction and construction process.
• Assist with market analysis and client selection initiatives within the Concrete/Civil business segment.
• Support business development efforts through strong technical and estimating expertise.
• Maintain client relationships to promote customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Participate in value-engineering initiatives during both bidding and construction phases.

Team Development

• Provide mentorship and training to junior estimators and estimating support personnel.
• Share estimating best practices and lessons learned across the department.
• Support the development of estimating tools, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of estimating experience in industrial, heavy commercial, civil, or concrete construction.
  • Proven experience estimating heavy industrial and structural concrete projects.
  • Experience with self-perform construction operations is highly preferred.
  • Experience working for a General Contractor on complex projects preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Bluebeam
  • On-Screen Takeoff Software
  • PlanSwift, EDGE, or equivalent estimating software
  • Construction cost databases and estimating systems