Construction Estimator

2 days ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Rockford Construction Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Estimator to join our team at Rockford Construction. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in creating estimates for pre-construction services, calculating costs for various projects, and working closely with RC estimators, project managers, clients, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document budgets and estimates.
  • Assist in creating bid scopes for bidding.
  • Perform quantity takeoff estimates for all trades involved in the specific project.
  • Assemble preliminary schedules as required.
  • Create and maintain cost history database and library of unit costs.
  • Assist in establishing outline specifications, construction, architectural, and schedule for owner contracts.
  • Assembly/review hand-off package for awarded projects.
  • Value engineering concepts as required for projects.
  • Assemble preliminary schedules as required.
  • Support Project Managers as principal in key meetings.
  • 40% travel beyond the daily commute to the main office in Grand Rapids, MI.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar.

Competency Requirements:

  • 4 or more years of experience in an estimating role with a background estimating; commercial, mixed use, restaurant, hotel, and education projects.
  • Knowledge and understanding of commercial construction ranging in costs from $100,000 to 100 million dollars.
  • Experience utilizing estimating software, such as On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam.
  • The ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
  • Must be able to work well independently and in a team atmosphere.
  • Travel will be required to visit jobsites; reliable transportation required.

Bonus Skills and Experience:

  • CSI certification and membership with ASPE, highly desirable.
  • Experience with multi-unit and/or hospitality construction, highly desirable.
  • Previous field operations experience (carpenter, foreman, subcontractor) is valuable.

Benefits:

Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, including continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.

About Rockford Construction:

At Rockford, we're not just in the business of creating buildings – we're creating neighborhoods, businesses, and communities. We're looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we've built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing, and industrial clients. We're delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that's built on safety, teamwork, and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner, we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

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