Construction Estimator

Actalent • Bloomfield Hills, MI • 14h ago

Job Title: Construction EstimatorJob Description

Join a leading construction company as a skilled and driven Estimator. You will play a crucial role in guiding projects from initial concept to final buyout. Your responsibilities include developing project budgets, overseeing key preconstruction milestones, assessing subcontractor scopes, and collaborating with clients and design teams to deliver cost-effective and buildable solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including construction schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis, and presentations to clients.

Develop detailed, accurate, and complete estimates that align with project goals.

Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages, clearly communicating scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Analyze bid results and make well-informed recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards.

Maintain and manage the preconstruction project files to ensure a smooth handoff to project operations and enable a successful project launch.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

At least five years of industry-related estimating experience, preferably at a general contractor.

Creative and results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.

Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with estimation, construction, commercial construction, construction takeoff, quantity takeoffs, bid strategy, constructability reviews, bidding, and document review.

Proficiency in estimating software and tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, and cost analysis techniques.

Experience working on multi-family or senior living projects.

Work Environment

This is a salaried role primarily based in the office located in Bloomfield Hills, with occasional fieldwork for onsite walkthroughs early in the process. The work environment includes a modern office space where each employee has their own cubicle, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The role involves building a niche book of business in the multi-family and semi-commercial project space, providing job security with funded housing projects. The current team consists of four estimators.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/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 fully onsite position in Bloomfield,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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