The Senior Estimator organizes estimating activities of the specific projects as they relate to estimating and preconstruction activities. Estimators are responsible to develop and nurture relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Estimators are ultimately responsible for compiling the complete estimate for specific projects assigned under the supervision of the COO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establishing Bid

• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents
• Prioritize and organize deadlines for bids
• Determine and develop project general conditions
• Determine vendors and subcontractors for a project
• Set-up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs
• Identify all bid items
• Develop invitation to bid
• Complete bid form

Project Set-Up

• Determine the appropriate bid divisions
• Obtain and distribute project bid documents
• Contact and communicate with vendors and subcontractors
• Prepare quantity take-off
• Prepare preconstruction schedule

Project Bidding

• Review plans and specifications and request any additional information
• Follow up with subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers to ensure bid coverage
• Review and qualify submitted proposals
• Prepare detailed summaries of work
• Assemble the proposal documents
• Review complete bid breakdown and proposal with the Chief Estimator

Project Award and Hand-Off

• Update and finalize Bid Book
• Perform Contract Review
• Prepare summaries of work
• Perform Estimator to Project Manager Handoff meeting
• Help the project manager though-out the project duration
• Assist on projects and assignments as requested by management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Thorough knowledge of the Industrial Coatings industry with familiarity of building codes, laws, and regulations
• Understanding financial practices and accounting policies
• Understanding computer related programs
• Ten (10) years+ of estimating both competitive bid projects as well as conceptual budgeting for projects within the Industrial Coatings industry
• Ability to have strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and direct others

Technical Skills

• Computer knowledge and proficiency in using estimating software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel

Niles Industrial Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status or parental status, height, weight, citizenship status, arrest record, disability, genetic information, military or veterans’ status or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Industrial Coatings experience?

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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