Civil Estimator

1 week ago


Lansing, MI, United States The Christman Company Full time

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Building Innovation Group

With projects throughout the Midwest, Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CBIG is looking for a Civil Estimator to join the team

What You Will Do:

As a Civil Estimator, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • 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.

  • Assists with 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.

  • Honors the brand promises of the Project Planning Group at Christman. Foundational to our brand is: providing accurate costing; proactively offering creative solutions for the team; and understanding our client's business to optimize capital investment and to win as a team.

  • Completes assigned and required training for this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

  • 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.

  • -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

  • 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.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Christman Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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