Position: Cost Estimator (Project Controls)

Duration: 6 month Contract-to-Hire

Location: Ann Arbor, MI- mostly remote, will need to go to office 1-2x per month

Pay rate: $40-$70/hr - based on years of experience

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering
• 5 years' minimum experience in project controls or cost estimating
• 5+ years working within power/civil/waste/road/bridges- main projects they will be working on
• Knowledge of EPC estimating methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to the estimate types, classifications, and components.
• Experience with Lump Sum Design Build estimates. Specifically understands detail level estimates and design packages
• Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures necessary for cost management
• Proficient with Primavera and Timberline

Day to Day:

As an Estimator your primary focus will include the development and review of capital cost estimates, construction cost estimates and/or service estimates for a variety of different market sectors including Waste, Power and Industrial. Development of these estimates will typically require application of a crew-based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines along with performing quantity takeoffs and estimates from design drawings. Other responsibilities include data gathering and analysis, cost estimate database management, preparing basis and assumptions documentation, and performing other duties as needed.