JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: SENIOR ESTIMATOR - CONCRETE/CIVIL
LOCATION: Auburn Hills, Michigan
OBJECTIVE
Commercial Contracting Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator - Concrete/Civil to support preconstruction and estimating efforts for large-scale heavy industrial, structural concrete, and commercial construction projects. This position will be based at CCC's Auburn Hills Headquarters and serve as a key member of the Preconstruction team.
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of seven years of estimating experience with expertise in heavy industrial construction, structural concrete, civil work, and large general contracting projects. Experience with self-perform concrete operations is highly desirable.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Estimating & Preconstruction
- Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, temporary facilities, and project general conditions.
- Develop accurate time-and-material estimates as required.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare cost summary sheets.
- Input quantities and pricing into estimating software platforms.
- Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to ensure a complete understanding of project scope.
- Analyze heavy industrial, civil, and structural concrete projects from conceptual stages through final bid submission.
- Include value-engineering opportunities on every project estimate.
Concrete & Civil Construction Focus
- Prepare estimates related to:
- Structural concrete
- Foundations
- Heavy industrial concrete
- Civil construction scopes
- Site concrete
- Self-perform work packages
- Evaluate construction means and methods to ensure competitive and executable pricing.
Subcontractor & Vendor Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Solicit, review, analyze, and compare subcontractor proposals.
- Develop scope packages and bid instructions.
- Ensure adequate subcontractor coverage on each bid opportunity.
- Match subcontractors to the size, complexity, and requirements of each project.
Bid Administration
- Attend pre-bid meetings, proposal conferences, and site visits.
- Develop Requests for Information (RFIs) and bid clarifications.
- Create and manage project-specific bidder lists.
- Conduct comprehensive bid-day analysis and scope reviews.
- Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and bid requirements.
Project Handoff & Operations Support
- Coordinate turnover of awarded projects to Project Management teams.
- Review job cost budgets and identify procurement needs.
- Complete project kick-off documentation.
- Highlight project risks, assumptions, and outstanding awards during project transition meetings.
- Properly transfer bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Operations.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain historical cost databases and estimating benchmarks.
- Prepare bid-status and estimating reports.
- Analyze completed projects and compare estimated costs to actual costs.
- Identify estimating process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
- Conduct special studies to establish labor productivity rates and cost standards.
- Organize and manage centralized estimating data to support future pursuits.
Client Relationships & Business Development
- Support client engagement throughout the preconstruction and construction process.
- Assist with market analysis and client selection initiatives within the Concrete/Civil business segment.
- Support business development efforts through strong technical and estimating expertise.
- Maintain client relationships to promote customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Participate in value-engineering initiatives during both bidding and construction phases.
Team Development
- Provide mentorship and training to junior estimators and estimating support personnel.
- Share estimating best practices and lessons learned across the department.
- Support the development of estimating tools, procedures, and standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- 7+ years of estimating experience in industrial, heavy commercial, civil, or concrete construction.
- Proven experience estimating heavy industrial and structural concrete projects.
- Experience with self-perform construction operations is highly preferred.
- Experience working for a General Contractor on complex projects preferred.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)
- Bluebeam
- On-Screen Takeoff Software
- PlanSwift, EDGE, or equivalent estimating software
- Construction cost databases and estimating systems
