Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator
🎯 The Role
A nationally ranked, award-winning general contractor is seeking a Structural / Miscellaneous Steel Estimator to join its Preconstruction team in the Detroit metro area.
This role sits within a collaborative steel preconstruction team (approx. six professionals) and reports into Preconstruction Leadership. You will lead both hard-bid and negotiated proposals, primarily focused on manufacturing, power, energy, and industrial steel projects nationwide.
You’ll be trusted to operate with autonomy — preparing accurate, competitive budgets while supporting business development and strengthening client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:- Review drawings and specifications to define full project scope
- Attend and contribute to pre-bid meetings
- Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Develop best-value solutions balancing cost, engineering, and quality
- Clearly define bid inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
- Support operations teams on awarded projects (including change orders)
- Contribute to conceptual budgeting and professional proposal development
- 7+ years of structural / miscellaneous steel estimating experience
- Strong background in industrial, manufacturing, power, or energy sectors
- Deep understanding of conceptual estimating and cost control
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & scheduling tools
You’ll thrive here if you’re analytical, ethical, commercially sharp, and genuinely enjoy collaborating with operations and clients.
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