Senior Cost Estimator

job summary:
Are you a seasoned Estimator who prides yourself on accuracy, integrity, and strategic thinking? Our client, a highly respected commercial general contractor, is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

This isn't about rushing through spreadsheets; it's about joined-up thinking, technical excellence, and playing a pivotal role in the lifecycle of high-quality regional builds.

In this role, you will lead the estimating process for diverse commercial projects, ranging from education and healthcare to industrial facilities. You'll be joining a stable, collaborative firm that values long-term relationships over short-term wins. You be able to take ownership of the pre-construction phase, from conceptual budgets to final lump-sum bids. You'll work closely with project managers and owners to ensure project feasibility and value engineering. You'll benefit from a sophisticated back-office team and modern estimating software suites.

You'll need a proven track record with at least 5 years of experience in commercial estimating (GC experience preferred). You'll need to be detail-oriented with a sharp eye for scope analysis and a deep understanding of market labor and material costs. You should also posess the ability to mentor junior staff and foster great vendor/subcontractor partnerships.

Our client offers a professional and grounded work environment, featuring:

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• A manageable work-life balance rarely found in high-level pre-con.

• Clear opportunities for professional development and advancement.

If this sounds like you, let's talk.

location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 100,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:
Must have the ability to do take-off estimates for all trades involved in a project and create budgets and estimates throughout every design phase including canceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents. Create project specific Basis of Design documention for presentation and exhibit attachments. Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents to determine the overall project scope and project requirements. Prepare competitive bids from plans and specifications. Prepare detailed estimates of general requirements and conditions of the contract including temporary facilities, barriers, closures, fencing, permits, supervision, etc. Develop detailed critical path project schedules in conjunction with the bidding process to validate general conditions costs, estimate supervision and overhead costs, evaluate the risk of liquidated damages, and evaluate the feasibility of published completion dates. Negotiate and award contracts to subcontractors and vendors.

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environmentworking in a non-temperature controlled environment
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills: Construction (5 years of experience is preferred)


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.