Commercial Estimator & Project Manager

Overhead Door Co of Grand Rapids • Full-time • Wyoming, Michigan, United States • $75,000 - $85,000 / year • 1m ago

About the Role

Overhead Door Company of Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced, highly organized Commercial Estimator & Project Manager to manage commercial construction opportunities from initial bid through project completion.This is a hybrid estimating and project management position. You will review construction plans and specifications, perform takeoffs, develop and submit bids, and then manage awarded projects through coordination, installation, progress billing, and closeout.This is not a traditional outside sales role. Your primary focus will be managing incoming and identified bid opportunities, producing accurate and profitable estimates, and successfully executing the projects we win.Most projects are located throughout West Michigan and involve commercial overhead doors, operators, loading dock equipment, and related products.What You'll DoEstimating & Preconstruction

Review bid invitations, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and addenda.
Perform digital construction takeoffs using STACK.
Identify complete overhead door, operator, dock equipment, and related project scope.
Obtain vendor pricing, lead times, project discounts, and special pricing as needed.
Develop accurate, competitive, and profitable project estimates.
Submit proposals and revisions to general contractors within required bid deadlines.
Proactively review construction bidding portals to identify relevant projects that may not have been directly solicited to us.
Track active bids, deadlines, follow-ups, awards, losses, and anticipated project schedules.

Project Management

Once a project is awarded, you'll continue to own it through completion:

Serve as the primary point of contact for GC project managers and superintendents.
Review contracts, awarded scope, schedules, and project requirements.
Participate in project and coordination meetings as necessary.
Manage RFIs, scope clarifications, Change Orders, and project documentation.
Coordinate materials, vendor requirements, lead times, and project schedules.
Work internally with Purchasing, Scheduling, Operations, Accounting, and field personnel.
Coordinate and participate in pre-installation site checks when appropriate.
Identify scope, scheduling, material, and site-readiness issues before they impact installation.
Maintain project communication through installation and closeout.

Progress Billing & Administration

Maintain accurate contract, Change Order, billing, and project records.
Prepare monthly AIA G702/G703 progress billing for applicable projects.
Coordinate billing information with Accounting and Management.
Assist with schedules of values, sworn statements, waivers, retainage, and project closeout documentation as required.

Customer & GC Relationships

While this is not a traditional business-development role, you will maintain relationships with the contractors and customers associated with your projects. This may include contractor meetings, lunch-and-learns, feedback discussions, and occasional industry/networking events.

What We're Looking For

3+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, project management, project coordination, subcontractor PM work, or a related field.
Ability to read and understand commercial construction drawings and specifications.
Experience performing takeoffs and developing project estimates.
Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and active projects simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently prioritize competing deadlines and changing project demands.
Experience working with general contractors, vendors, and field personnel.
Comfortable learning and working within CRM/ERP systems, construction bidding platforms, and digital takeoff software.
AIA G702/G703 progress-billing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with overhead doors, loading dock equipment, Division 08, specialty construction products, or similar building products is a plus.

A bachelor's degree is not required. Relevant construction knowledge, estimating experience, project-management experience, and demonstrated ability are more important to us.What Success Looks LikeYou'll be successful in this role if you can keep a large number of opportunities and projects organized, consistently meet deadlines, produce accurate and profitable estimates, communicate proactively, identify problems before they reach the field, and take ownership of projects from bid through completion.We're looking for someone who can determine what needs attention now, what needs attention next, and what cannot be allowed to fall through the cracks.Compensation & Benefits

$75,000–$85,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
Commission-based incentive compensation in addition to base salary
Health and dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Company-supported training and professional development
Opportunity for long-term growth within an established West Michigan company

About Overhead Door Company of Grand Rapids

Overhead Door Company of Grand Rapids provides residential, commercial, and industrial overhead door, operator, loading dock, and related solutions throughout West Michigan.Our commercial team works with general contractors, facility managers, property owners, manufacturers, and other organizations on projects ranging from individual door systems to complex commercial construction.We're looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates well, stays organized, and can manage a project from the moment the opportunity hits their desk until the job is complete.Overhead Door Company of Grand Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

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