Estimator

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and cell phone provided

WFH opportunities

Room for growth

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

401K with match

Job summary

MPI is seeking an Estimator in Chicago to prepare cost estimates for construction work within the Business Services industry. You will analyze project scope, cost components, and pricing to assist the Construction department in planning and decision-making.

The successful candidate will review project documents, solicit supplier quotes, build clear estimate summaries, and maintain organized pricing files. MPI offers work-from-home flexibility and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing project documents and scope details.
• Ability to estimate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Experience requesting and evaluating supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Ability to organize cost information and maintain accurate estimate records.
• Clear communication skills for discussing estimate details with the Construction team.

Responsibilities

• Review project information to identify the scope of construction work and estimate requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Request and review pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to support accurate estimates.
• Compare estimate details with project documents and update costs when project requirements change.
• Build estimate summaries that clearly present project costs and assumptions.
• Work with Construction team members to clarify project details and resolve estimate questions.
• Maintain organized estimate files and pricing information for current and future project use.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project cost analysis

Supplier pricing

Documentation

Communication

Job description

As an Estimator in Chicago, you will prepare cost estimates for construction work within the Business Services industry. You will use clear cost details to help the Construction department plan work and make informed project decisions.

My client has been within the Chicago area for over 50 years. They work on an array of projects throughout the US, including big-box, light industrial, interiors, and healthcare. They offer work from home flexibility and a competitive package.

Description

• Review project information to identify the scope of construction work and estimate requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Request and review pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to support accurate estimates.
• Compare estimate details with project documents and update costs when project requirements change.
• Build estimate summaries that clearly present project costs and assumptions.
• Work with Construction team members to clarify project details and resolve estimate questions.
• Maintain organized estimate files and pricing information for current and future project use.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Estimator should have:

• Experience reviewing project documents and scope details.
• Ability to estimate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Experience requesting and evaluating supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Ability to organize cost information and maintain accurate estimate records.
• Clear communication skills for discussing estimate details with Construction team members.

Job Offer

• Salary up to 175K
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Room for growth
• WFH opportunties
• Vision and dental coverage
• Long-term and short-term disability
• 401K with match

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.