Lead Construction Estimator ( New Division Launch )

Lead Construction Estimator – (New Division Launch) Location: Dearborn, MI (Office-Based) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000 Base Salary + Division Performance Incentives Position Overview R.E. Leggette Company is an established, growth-oriented commercial construction company with in-house carpenters launching a new division. We are seeking a highly disciplined, self-sufficient Lead Construction Estimator to take full ownership of the new division's technical infrastructure, bidding frameworks, and project takeoff operations. This role is designed for a technically competent professional who possesses the capabilities to manage an entire estimating pipeline independently and is looking to step into a department leadership position. Core Responsibilities Execute Project Takeoffs: Independently review complex commercial construction blueprints, architectural drawings, and structural specifications to generate precise, comprehensive material takeoffs. Establish Bidding Infrastructure: Implement and optimize digital estimating software platforms, workflow templates, and costing databases tailored to the new product lines. Vendor & Manufacturer Procurement: Source, analyze, and finalize competitive material quotes from major manufacturing partners and wholesale distributors. Formulate Bid Strategies: Prepare and finalize accurate commercial bid packages that optimize company profit margins while maintaining market competitiveness. Department Oversight: Manage the division's estimating pipeline and report performance metrics directly to the company owner. Provide strategic input on scaling the department as revenue goals are achieved. Professional Requirements Experience: 3 to 5 years of verifiable experience in commercial construction estimating, preconstruction engineering, or technical material supply wholesaling. Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in modern digital takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Center/The Edge, PlanSwift, or equivalent). Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to manage the entire estimating process from initial blueprint review to final bid submission without supervision. Business Acumen: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by structured, performance-based growth metrics. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 (reletive to experience). Performance Incentives: Structured profit-sharing directly tied to the net profitability and revenue growth of the new division. Professional Autonomy: The authority to manage division estimating processes directly, operating without corporate bureaucracy. Application Instructions To ensure a streamlined review process, all applicants must submit their resume alongside a brief document addressing the following: A summary of the scope in which you plan to estimate and how you will independently acquire contracts. Specfic examples of projects you have successfully estimated and managed. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: Yes