Estimator, Engineering, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Primary Function

Leads and is responsible for preparation of bids and proposals for commercial, institutional, and healthcare projects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead, collaborate, and manage all aspects of project bidding from start to finish.
• Review bidding documents, including plans, specifications, bidding criteria, and conceptual information.
• Invite bidders and engage subcontractors and suppliers into the bidding process as needed.
• Prepare quantity take offs and obtain pricing for materials and anticipated labor.
• Prepare cost estimate that is organized, comprehensive, and aligned with Three Rivers Corporation format expectations.
• Receive & analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals for scope and cost and applicability for the project.
• Handle pre-bid questions that arise during the bidding process. This includes fielding questions from sub-bidders, requesting clarification from architects/engineers, and distributing responses to affected contractors.
• Conduct bid reviews with project team concisely and efficiently.
• Prepare conceptual budget proposal correspondence that accurately reflects the project scope and clearly defines clarifications and exclusions.
• Collaborate with Three Rivers Corporation Design during design phase to ensure project goals, budgets, and schedules are being met.
• Visit construction sites and observe methods of construction to gain insight for estimating process.
• Maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and lead times.
• Inform immediate supervisor of inconsistencies or inaccuracies in quoted items or Three Rivers Corporation resource base.
• Maintain organized bid estimate folders.
• Build, promote and maintain a positive relationships with Three Rivers Corporation customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Work with Three Rivers’ business development in the preparation and presentation of project proposals and developing new clients.
• Participate in company safety programs including job site audits, training programs, and committees.
• Contribute to process improvement activities to expand and support these capabilities for the organization.
• Consistent on-site attendance is a requirement of the job. Work from the main office. Requires some travel within the State of Michigan, and remote field assignments are not anticipated.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Understanding of construction industry practices/standards/ methods, operations, and contract management.
• Understanding of different construction trades and their interactions on project scopes.
• Knowledge of construction project safety practices, rules and regulations.
• Ability to respond promptly to customer needs and maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to read and interpret written information.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Can monitor own work to ensure high quality, consistent, accurate work.
• Ability to prioritize work. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at any given time.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to work easily on conceptual estimates and competitive stipulated sum (hard bid) estimates, understanding the distinctions between the strategy requirements of each.
• Ability to think critically, not simply plug in numbers.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills. Can communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Microsoft Project or Primavera and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Ability to utilize on-screen takeoff software.
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong customer focus.
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.

• B.S. degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of…