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Wolvering Building Group, Inc Construction Trades Estimator in Grand Rapids, Michigan

We are excited that you are thinking about building your career at Wolverine Building Group and joining us to positively impact people and communities. Wolverine Building Group is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We specialize in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We're proud to be nationally recognized as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."

The Construction Trades Estimator is responsible for analyzing construction documents, specifications, and other project documents to calculate the cost of a construction project by estimating the required labor, materials, equipment, and time needed to complete the work, ultimately creating detailed cost estimates for bidding purposes.  The Construction Trades Estimator often collaborates closely with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate pricing and project feasibility.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Establishes and maintains positive and effective relationships and communication with clients, consultants, designers, trade partners, governmental agencies, and the community.
  • Attends planning and design coordination meetings as well as pre-bid meetings.
  • Assists in the evaluation and constructability review of projects, including risk factors, with the project team.
  • Produces progress estimates at key milestones, evaluates material and systems costs, and reviews document progress and coordination.
  • Solicits bids and budgets from trade partners throughout the preconstruction phase and assists the project team with the final bid solicitation as required.
  • Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents to recommend the overall project scope and requirements.
  • Continually analyzes drawings and specifications for alternates and value engineering opportunities.
  • Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, trade partners, and government requirements.
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