Construction Estimator - Preconstruction Budgets & Bids

Jobot; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator for a Midwest-based design-build general contractor. This role focuses on pre-construction and estimating, collaborating with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to shape project feasibility and budgets.

You will prepare conceptual budgets from schematic design through construction documents, evaluate bids, build client and subcontractor relationships, and present proposals.

Qualifications

• Preparing conceptual budget estimates for projects from schematic design through construction document phases.
• Evaluating and compiling all budgets and bids including conceptual estimating, hard-bids, and negotiated bids.
• Source and build relationships with clients and subcontractors
• Communicate and present proposals to customers, architects, engineers, etc.
• Provide take-off reviews and estimates from construction drawings
• Solicit and review bids from the subcontractor market
• Assist with subcontractor selection, buyout meetings and subcontracts when needed.
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Visit construction sites to obtain necessary client requirement information
• Evaluate proposals, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole
• Work closely with the construction project manager to oversee and coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors
• Estimate time, labor, construction materials, and product costs to determine overall cost for construction projects
• Produce written proposals, cost estimates, budgets, and updates for clients and project managers
• Provide accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs
• Follow up with clients on submitted proposal and budgets

Responsibilities

• Preparing conceptual budget estimates for projects from schematic design through construction document phases.
• Evaluating and compiling all budgets and bids including conceptual estimating, hard-bids, and negotiated bids.
• Source and build relationships with clients and subcontractors
• Communicate and present proposals to customers, architects, engineers, etc.
• Provide take-off reviews and estimates from construction drawings
• Solicit and review bids from the subcontractor market
• Assist with subcontractor selection, buyout meetings and subcontracts when needed.
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Visit construction sites to obtain necessary client requirement information
• Evaluate proposals, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole
• Work closely with the construction project manager to oversee and coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors
• Estimate time, labor, construction materials, and product costs to determine overall cost for construction projects
• Produce written proposals, cost estimates, budgets, and updates for clients and project managers
• Provide accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs
• Follow up with clients on submitted proposal and budgets

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator for a Midwest-based design-build general contractor. This role focuses on pre-construction and estimating, collaborating with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to shape project feasibility and budgets.

You will prepare conceptual budgets from schematic design through construction documents, evaluate bids, build client and subcontractor relationships, and present proposals.