Construction Cost Estimator – BIM & CMGC Expertise

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd. in Chicago seeks a Cost Estimator to manage independent construction cost control, review change orders, and develop complete estimates across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management or quantity surveying and strong experience with cost strategies for electrical and mechanical systems. Proficiency with estimating software, onscreen takeoff, and BIM is expected, along with familiarity with CMGC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Experience with CMGC and GCCM processes.
• Experience with estimating software, onscreen takeoff and BIM.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical cost strategies; cost control in commercial, institutional, and Industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Review construction project cost control functions and prepare complete estimates.
• Assist with feasibility studies, scheduling of values, and historical cost reports.
• Identify opportunities to add value and improve project outcomes across multiple projects.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Cost control

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating software

Onscreen takeoff

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd. in Chicago seeks a Cost Estimator to manage independent construction cost control, review change orders, and develop complete estimates across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management or quantity surveying and strong experience with cost strategies for electrical and mechanical systems. Proficiency with estimating software, onscreen takeoff, and BIM is expected, along with familiarity with CMGC