Construction Estimator

Flowtec Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Chicago is looking for an Estimator to join their team. This role involves estimating project costs, maintaining subcontractor relationships, and contributing to overall project management. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, strong analytical skills, and tools like WinEst and Excel. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and comprehensive insurance plans.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan Matching

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in construction estimating required.
• High degree of analytical skills is essential.
• Ability to present detailed information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction document phases.
• Present Value Engineering ideas when necessary.
• Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of materials and methods

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a construction related field

Tools

Excel

Word

WinEst

OST

SmartBid

BuildingConnected

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Client Overview:

With one of the industry’s best reputations and a consistent pipeline of projects across Chicago, this General Contractor is looking for an Estimator to join the leadership team to sustain the growth they’ve experienced over the last 5 years. If you have 2-10 years of construction experience, want to work in a brand-new downtown Chicago office, work alongside some of the best teams in the market, then apply below. They are 100% employee owned, have 42% female leadership, and 7 offices nationally totaling $700M in revenue.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction related field
• 5-10 years of experience/knowledge of construction estimating
• High degree of analytical skills
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and processes
• Must be able to clearly and effectively present detailed information in meetings
• Knowledge in WinEst, OST, SmartBid, BuildingConnected, Excel and Word
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the entire preconstruction team in various capacities
• Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction document phases
• Present Value Engineering ideas when required
• Interpret and accurately compare contractor proposals through detailed bid analysis sheet
• Prepare quantity surveys for most construction trade work
• Maintain subcontractor relations and build subcontractor interest for future bids
• Assist in maintaining historical cost database and as well as subcontractor database
• Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf
• Maintain and build stronger client relations
• Negotiate, award and write subcontracts
• Accurately estimate general condition costs as well as preliminary scheduling
• Navigate and utilize information contained in REVIT Models

Job Offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan Matching

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Construction and Building Construction

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