Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator

Office Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

About this Opportunity

At Rockford, we deliver complex projects through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. This leadership role within our Preconstruction team is an opportunity to drive estimating strategy, support team performance, and contribute directly to key project pursuits.

Partnering with the Director of Preconstruction, you’ll help strengthen team capabilities, enhance estimate quality, and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of strong teamwork, strength through diversity in thought and background & belonging. 
• Partner with the Director of Preconstruction to lead team initiatives and support overall department performance.  
• Lead, oversee, and actively participate in all cost estimating activities, with a focus on complex or high-value projects.  
• Review and validate estimates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness prior to client presentation.  
• Have knowledge and understanding of commercial construction projects ranging in costs from $100,000 to $200 Million.  
• Create Conceptual, Schematic Design (SD), Design