Construction Estimator

Kosmos Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A growing construction company in Chicago is looking for Estimators in Commercial Construction. The role involves responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and building relationships with customers. Candidates should have over a year of experience in the field, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle project estimations effectively. This position offers a competitive package with potential earnings reaching up to $200K.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Commercial Construction.
• Proficiency in preparing project submittals.
• Ability to calculate pricing and cost impacts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to RFPs and prepare bids.
• Develop customer relationships for sales.
• Transition proposals into active projects.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret specifications

Analytical skills with mathematical concepts

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Team coordination

Proficiency with Excel and Word

Tools

DataForma

Job description

Growing Company in Chicago has a need for 2 Estimators in Commercial Construction.

Base + bonus + benefits. Package can go to $200K.

Responsible for responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs. Developing relationships with new and existing customers. Identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls.

Specific Objectives

• Estimating and Bidding:
  • Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
  • Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials.
  • Prepare quotations/bids for re-roofing from field information.
  • Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process.
• Product and Purchasing:
  • Work closely with manufacturer representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters.
  • Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques.
• Customer Satisfaction / Business Development:
  • Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project files.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs.
• Ability to compile and prepare project submittals.
• Analytical: work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets for basic calculations and ratio analyses.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills.
• Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word; data management system like DataForma a plus.
• Team coordination: work effectively independently or in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑hire criminal background check.

Experience

1+ years experience in Commercial Construction.