About us

Weiss Construction Company is a small business in Novi, MI. We are professional, autonomous, collaborative and our goal is to Weiss Construction is a recognized leader in Michigan for the general contracting and design-build delivery of public and private water and wastewater infrastructure. Our customers rely on us because they are confident we will get the job done on time, on budget, and provide a finished work product that meets all their expectations for quality, performance, and safety..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• On-the-job training

Operations CS · Novi, Michigan

Weiss Construction Company (WCC) is looking for a Senior Construction Estimator with 7+ years of experience in Industrial and heavy commercial projects. The ideal candidate has experience bidding on large GC projects but self-perform is an added bonus. The position works out of the Novi office. WCC offers great benefits, a competitive wage, and a corporate culture that promotes innovation, family, balance, growth, respect, and accountability.

Job responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, construction facilities, estimates, etc. (And ability to prepare T&M Estimates).

• Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits.

• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work and accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value.

• Develop RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.

• Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades.

• Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of the project.

• Create bid lists that fit the scope of the job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project.

• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure compliance with all specifications and contract Statements of Work and Bid invitations.

• Present cost estimates to meet customer proposals, providing consideration for general and special conditions.

• Prepare scope specifications and requirements, prepare and input project schedules, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare cost summary sheets, and input quantities into estimating software.

• Maintain an accurate, current database cost codes of account for historical data.

• Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.

• Review documents with the Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.

• Review job cost with the Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded.

• Complete project kick-off form to ensure compliance.

• Review company jobs and compare on a timely basis to as-sold estimates to confirm the accuracy of the estimate.

• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up questions as needed.

• Include value-engineering ideas on every bid (working with Sr. Estimator).

• Prepare Subcontracting MBE/Diversity Plan when required.

• Involved in market and client selection for the respective business segment (Sales Plan Development and tracking).

• Share information about reliable subcontractors and suppliers with other Estimators.

• Maintain a relationship with the client during the actual project to ensure client satisfaction with the project and the company.

• Lead initiatives to seek value engineering ideas and solutions for customers and owners during the bidding and construction phase.

• Provide other services as directed including change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery, and occasional collaboration with teams for other project locations on specific bids.

• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost-effectiveness.

• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.

• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.

• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.

• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

• Training and Development of novice Estimators and Estimating Support.

• Additional duties as directed by the supervisor.

Required education and experience:

• 4-year degree in Construction or Engineering.

• 5-7 years related estimating experience.

• 7-10 years related estimating experience.

• Advanced project estimator skills that include performing engineering calculations, being conversant in engineering nomenclature to effectively communicate with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Project Managers, Plant Engineering, and vendors.

• Strong analytical skills and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising great judgment.

• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software.

• Ability to utilize estimating software such as HCSS Heavy Bid.

• Physical and environmental requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Novi, MI 48375: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 7 years (Required)
• Construction bidding review: 7 years (Required)
• Subcontracting MBE/Diversity Plan: 7 years (Preferred)
• T&M Estimates: 7 years (Required)
• construction RFI (request for information): 7 years (Required)
• construction bid scope specifications and requirements: 7 years (Required)
• construction project kick-off form: 7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• 4 year degree in construction or engineering (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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