Construction Estimator

Estimator

Barton Malow is currently seeking an Estimator to join our Commercial Group based in the Southfield, Michigan office. This individual will participate in preparing estimates and have a role on preconstruction teams for project pursuits, using construction management, hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating methods for small to large scale projects in the Healthcare, Sports, Education, and Commercial markets.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

• Participate in estimate preparation for variety of contract types including CM, design-build, and lump sum
• Interact and effectively communicate with clients and team members
• Perform typical estimating facets such as: Detailed quantity take-offs and organizing the quantities with unit pricing in production of an estimate
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify pricing information
• Prepare estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis
• Write or review detailed scopes of work for construction contracts to be implemented by Project Delivery
• Work with Project Delivery in the Procurement of trade work
• Assist staff members with various special projects related to overall preconstruction and estimating efforts
• Develop estimates utilizing Autodesk, Destini, WinEst, Excel, and other programs

Job Specifications (*Essential Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years experience in construction estimating with a Construction Management or General Contracting firm
• Market experience preferred in, but not all required, K-12, healthcare, sports, higher education, general commercial
• Experience with competitive design-build and hard bid
• Experience in developing and implementing value engineering solutions to drive down project costs for the Owner while maintaining a high level of construction quality
• Working knowledge of trades: scope, time frames, field execution and potential risks/exposures
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge about estimating processes and delivery methods

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.