Estimator

Randerson Technical Staffing; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible working hours

401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional license reimbursement

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Chicago is looking for an Estimator responsible for developing detailed construction cost estimates and providing support in preconstruction activities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or a related field and 4-7 years of estimating experience. Key responsibilities include preparing quantity takeoffs and supporting project managers. The position offers opportunities for career growth along with a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work schedules and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of proven estimating experience on diverse project types.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• Strong experience with industrial projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develops conceptual and detailed construction cost estimates.
• Provides quantity takeoffs on projects as required.
• Supports project managers as a resource for the review of bid tabs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of construction engineering principles

Strong mathematical aptitude

Strong analytical and value engineering skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Procore

Bluebeam

Pantera Bid Management

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for collecting and efficiently tracking historical cost data, and providing conceptual and detailed estimates. CLIENT is a fully integrated AEC and as such this individual will be working with integrated Design Build teams to document project scope to match all generated estimates. This individual will also act as a resource for cost information to all disciplines including inflation projections and developing systems for assessing costs across a broad geography. While this position primarily involves estimating, it will also include involvement in other preconstruction activities – project scheduling, advance procurement, constructability.

General Responsibilities:

• Develops conceptual and detailed construction cost estimates.
• Provides quantity takeoffs on projects (area, counts, or volume) as required.
• Provides support in preconstruction schedule development and constructability reviews.
• Supports project managers as a resource for the review of bid tabs, change order requests and project preconstruction and value engineering analysis.
• Updates and maintains an accurate sub-contractor list for pricing information or bidding.
• Collects and efficiently tracks historic construction cost data.
• Maintain a library of unit costs available for use by all CLIENT disciplines.
• Develops strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers such that they can become a robust and viable resource.
• Provide an ongoing assessment of projected inflation and cost differential across geographic markets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• 4-7 years of proven estimating experience on diverse project types including conceptual estimates and detailed estimates
• Strong knowledge of construction engineering principals: materials, methods, sequencing, scheduling, and estimating
• Strong experience with industrial projects is beneficial
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications
• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Strong analytical and value engineering skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project) recommended
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam and Pantera Bid Management beneficial but not necessary

This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a strong, successful and highly respected team. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, a relentless drive to fulfill commitments, tremendous enthusiasm and a sincere commitment to client satisfaction.

CLIENT offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees’ future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and paid holidays.

Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance.