Estimator

Estimator

Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

About This Opportunity

As the Estimator at Rockford Construction in the Grand Rapids, MI office, you will create estimates for pre-construction services, calculating costs for various projects while working closely with RC estimators, project managers, clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collecting, analyzing data and forecasting. You must have great attention to detail and have excellent communication and negotiating skills. This role focuses on design/build and plan/spec work. The position reports directly to the Director of Preconstruction.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong knowledge and understanding of commercial construction, construction budgets and estimates. If you are looking to work at a progressive and dynamic construction company, please apply online today!

Key Responsibilities

• Create conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document, budgets and estimate.
• Assist in creating bid scopes for bidding.
• Perform quantity takeoff estimates for all trades involved in the specific project.
• Assemble preliminary schedules as required.
• Create and maintain cost history database and library of unit costs.
• Assist in establishing outline specifications, construction, architectural, and schedule for owner contracts.
• Assembly/review hand-off package for awarded projects.
• Value engineering concepts as required for projects.
• Assemble preliminary schedules as required.
• Support Project Managers as principal in key meetings.
• 40% travel beyond the daily commute to the main office in Grand Rapids, MI.
• Other duties as assigned.