Job Description
We are seeking an experienced commercial project estimator to join our full-service general contracting team. The role involves estimating for ground-up and renovation projects such as medical offices, grocery stores, churches, and retail buildings, with project values ranging from $200k to $50 million. The ideal candidate will support current projects and change orders, and perform conceptual estimates for projects in the bid stage without architectural drawings.
ResponsibilitiesSupport current projects and manage change orders.Perform conceptual estimates for projects in the bid stage.Conduct detailed and unit price estimates.Review documents, interpret blueprints, and evaluate bids.Analyze budgets and conduct assembly, area, and trimble live count takeoffs.Utilize tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, and Trimble Accubid for estimating tasks.Attend pre-bid meetings at job sites 1-2 times per week.Essential Skills8+ years of experience estimating commercial projects from $200k to $50 million.Proficiency in reading and bidding from new build blueprints and managing change order requests.Strong and confident personality.Experience with construction management, commercial construction, and preconstruction tasks.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to perform conceptual bids for commercial projects.Experience with general contracting, not subcontracting.Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, Accubid, and other estimation software.Work Environment
The role is a salaried position, typically working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30/5 PM with some flexibility. The work involves occasional overnight travel and visiting job sites in the Midland area, Alpena, Sault Ste. Marie, Metro Detroit, and Grand Rapids. The community of Midland offers a safe environment, excellent school systems making it a desirable place to work and live.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Midland,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025.
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