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Senior Commercial Estimator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midland, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Commercial Estimator
Department: Commercial Operations
Position Summary:
The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading the development of accurate competitive and strategic cost estimates in support of Three Rivers Corporations commercial industrial and institutional construction projects. This role plays a critical part in supporting the companys commitment to quality safety fiscal responsibility and client satisfaction by ensuring estimates reflect project scope risk and execution strategies. The Senior Estimator partners closely with operations project management and leadership to support profitable growth and successful project delivery.
Job Type: Full-time; Salary Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for complex and high-value construction projects from conceptual design through final bid.
- Review and approve estimates prepared by Estimators and Junior Estimators for accuracy completeness and compliance with company standards.
- Serve as the estimating lead during preconstruction meetings scope reviews and bid strategy sessions.
- Analyze drawings specifications schedules and contract documents to identify risks opportunities and cost drivers.
- Develop project budgets value engineering alternatives and pricing strategies aligned with Three Rivers Corporation objectives.
- Solicit evaluate and level subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure scope coverage and competitiveness.
- Collaborate with project management teams to ensure a seamless transition from estimate to project execution.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors suppliers architects engineers and clients.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to estimating staff.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating accuracy and efficiency.
- Support leadership in go/no-go decisions forecasting and market analysis.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary financial and strategic information.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May provide functional leadership and mentorship to Estimators and Junior Estimators.
Qualifications:
- Advanced understanding of construction practices means and methods and cost controls.
- Strong knowledge of multiple construction trades and how they integrate within project scopes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex estimates including hard bids and negotiated work.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 710 years of progressive construction estimating experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Office and field environment.
- Occasional travel to job sites and meetings.
- Ability to sit stand and review plans for extended periods.
Why Three Rivers Corporation
At Three Rivers Corporation we are committed to delivering exceptional commercial industrial and healthcare construction projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety quality and integrity. We value employees who take pride in their work demonstrate strong leadership and are committed to building lasting relationships with our clients and project partners.
Compensation and Benefits
Three Rivers Corporation offers a competitive compensation package including base salary performance-based incentives comprehensive health benefits retirement plans and opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Three Rivers Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination harassment and retaliation and we value diversity equity and inclusion as essential elements of our organizations success.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At Three Rivers, we don’t just build buildings - we complete projects that enable economic growth and transform the communities in which we serve.
