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Senior Estimator

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christmanco logoChristmanco · Detroit, MI
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Responsibilities

  • As Senior Estimator , your p rimary daily responsibilities of this role includ e , but are not limited to :
  • Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
  • Develops and oversees conceptual estimates for assigned projects, supports the planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates, and collects and analyzes close-out and benchmark data.
  • Leads major estimating efforts.
  • Develops and clarifies estimate reports.
  • Cultivates strong subcontractor knowledge and relations.
  • Experienced in presenting estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of all civil structure architectural trades.
  • Competent at conceptual and detailed levels of estimating.
  • Value engineering leadership and tracking.
  • Drives deadlines and achieves results.
  • Mastery of scope review process.
  • Mastery of estimating software programs including on-screen take-off.
  • Consults with architects and engineers on project parameters.
  • Ensures database-pricing updates are completed.
  • What You Will Bring to the Team:
  • Required e xperience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related job field.
  • Eight (8) years of estimating experience in construction or related job field.
  • OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
  • Preferred Education and Experience
  • Capability to complete large Construction Management (CM) and General Contractor (GC) Construction Management at Risk and Design Build projects and large complex competitive bid projects.
  • Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Independent sales strengths for presentations and project pursuits.
  • History of successfully working relationships with the internal operation team and externally with owners, architects/engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Attention to detail: observant, accomplishes task accurately the first time; does not let things fall through the cracks.
  • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect.
  • Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgement.
  • Provides advice and solutions to others.
  • Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Why Christman?
  • We're a top 100-ranked ENR General Contractor that has been building since 1894. Learn more about how you can grow as a Christman Expert, Leader and Partner and build more with us.
  • Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach (with hands and arms), climb, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, be able to use a telephone and operate a keyboard.
  • Be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or w ith out reasonable accommodation.
  • The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive

Benefits

Health insurance401(k)Equity / stock options

Additional Information

The Christman Company Job Description: Build More w ith Your Career at Christman Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and planning efforts for the region. As a Senior Estimator, you'll work closely with the Preconstruction team in managing specific project assignments while focusing on cost leadership strategies for our clients. You'll provide leadership in preparing estimate deliverables, reviewing project plans and specifications, and overall coordination of internal estimating resources to execute projects.


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