Estimator

Mindlance; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking an estimator with experience in construction estimating, particularly in an Electrical Utility environment. Candidates should have familiarity with Winest or similar tools for accurate project estimates. Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, conducting site visits, and collaborating with stakeholders during the estimating process. A Bachelor's degree in science or engineering is preferred, though experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Prefers construction estimating experience in an Electrical Utility environment.
• Experience with Winest or similar estimating tools is required.
• Bachelors’ degree is preferred but experience may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Submit project estimate forms with documents like scope and engineering drawings.
• Review all submitted documentation provided by the requestor.
• Conduct site walk-downs with engineering or project management.
• Schedule and lead meetings with stakeholders to review scope and estimates.

Skills

Construction estimating experience

Experience with estimating tools

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Winest

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Duration : 2+ years

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Job Description :

• Prefers construction estimating experience in an Electrical Utility environment
• Winest experience is required (might consider candidates who have experience in a tool that is similar to Winest for estimating)
• Cost Estimating background is important, but not required
• Will need to be able to read the scope document and engineering drawings to come up with an estimate that is as accurate as possible (ComEd does estimates based on phases and therefore the accuracy is different based on the phases)

Day-to-day:

• Project estimate form submitted along with associated documents (scope, engineering drawings, etc);
• Estimator will review all documentation provided by the requestor;
• might go on site walk down with engineering and/or PM in order to ascertain site information;
• also involved in scheduling and leading the challenge meetings with all of the stakeholders to review the scope and go over the estimate once the project hits the appropriate phase.

Education : Prefers Bachelors’ degree (preferably science/engineering degree), but will consider experience in lieu of a degree

Vikram Bhalla | Team Recruitment | Mindlance, Inc. | W : 732 504 6695

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