ESTIMATOR - Commercial Construction
The Alan Group
- Troy, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- BUILD – Create trust by building with pride and quality in every detail
- CHALLENGE – Challenge ourselves for creative solutions to “the status quo”
- IMPROVE – Always improve!
- Accurately bid profitable projects by following our estimating processes from beginning to end with detail and consistency
- This isn’t a typical estimating position in that most of our projects are bid conceptually by working with clients to problem-solve a job
- Administer the buy-out process with trade partners and the Project Manager to write detailed scopes of work
- Bring your client and sub network with you. And also build and maintain positive relationships with clients, architects and trade partners
- As an Estimator for The Alan Group, you will be responsible for representing our brand in a professional manner, which includes dress, demeanor, and language.
- 5+ years’ experience in estimating experience for a general contractor/construction management company
- 5+ years of demonstrated proficiency in accurately bidding commercial construction projects between $250,000 and $50 million
- This position is in-person at our Troy, Michigan office collaborating with other team members
- Ability to create solutions and resolve problems on the projects such as supply chain issues, drawing errors, etc.
- Commitment to deliver bids by posted deadlines, if not prior to deadline
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel formulas and spreadsheets. Our estimates are created using excel templates and proposals are created in Word
- Be able to present a project to prospective clients, trade partners and suppliers
- Competitive salary based on demonstrated experience and the ability to bring your client and trade partner network to the position.
- At The Alan Group we understand that your health is important to taking care of you and your family; therefore, we cover 100% of the cost for medical, dental, vision and short-term disability for every one of our employees. That includes you.
- We understand how important saving for retirement is, and we want to help you achieve your financial goals. We offer a 401K plan along with employer matching of 2%
- We also understand sometimes you need a day or two to relax and unwind after a hard day’s work. We offer 15 days paid time off to help you enjoy life.
- During the summer months of Memorial Day through Labor Day, the office closes on Fridays at 3pm to help start off the weekend.
- Solving challenges others can’t solve
- The process of construction drives us, not the end result
- When you work here, you acknowledge you’re the best of the best
- You get to work on cool stuff!