Estimator

Niles Industrial Coatings, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Industrial Coatings, LLC is seeking an Estimator to organize estimating activities, develop complete project estimates, and manage preconstruction tasks under the COO's supervision. You will build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients and lead bid development from start to finish.

The role requires reviewing drawings, specs, bid documents, and preparing detailed bid breakdowns while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure competitive, accurate proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry, building codes, laws and regulations.
• Understanding financial practices and accounting policies.
• Proficient in estimating software and MS Office, incl. Advanced Excel.
• 3+ years estimating competitive bids and conceptual budgeting in construction.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals and other documents.
• Prioritize bid deadlines and develop project general conditions.
• Identify bid items and develop invitation to bid.
• Set up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs.
• Determine vendors and subcontractors for a project.
• Prepare quantity take-off and preconstruction schedule.
• Review plans and specs and request additional information.
• Assemble proposal documents and bid breakdown.
• Update Bid Book and perform contract review.
• Support Project Manager during project duration.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mission Statement:

Unlocking potential while protecting your most critical assets.

Core Values:

Care Trust Help (C.T.H.).

Summary Of Position

The Estimator organizes estimating activities of the specific projects as they relate to estimating and preconstruction activities. Estimators are responsible to develop and nurture relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Estimators are ultimately responsible for compiling the complete estimate for specific projects assigned under the supervision of the COO.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Establishing Bid

• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents
• Prioritize and organize deadlines for bids
• Determine and develop project general conditions
• Determine vendors and subcontractors for a project
• Set up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs
• Identify all bid items
• Develop an invitation to bid
• Complete bid form

Project Set-Up

• Determine the appropriate bid divisions
• Obtain and distribute project bid documents
• Contact and communicate with vendors and subcontractors
• Prepare quantity take-off
• Prepare preconstruction schedule

Project Bidding

• Review plans and specifications and request any additional information
• Follow up with subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers to ensure bid coverage
• Review and qualify submitted proposals
• Prepare detailed summaries of work
• Assemble the proposal documents
• Review the complete bid breakdown and proposal with the Chief Estimator

Project Award and Hand-Off

• Update and finalize Bid Book
• Perform Contract Review
• Prepare summaries of work
• Perform Estimator to Project Manager Handoff meeting
• Help the project manager throughout the project duration
• Assist with projects and assignments as requested by management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry with familiarity of building codes, laws, and regulations
• Understanding financial practices and accounting policies
• Understanding computer-related programs
• Three (3) years+ of estimating both competitive bid projects as well as conceptual budgeting for projects within the construction industry
• Ability to have strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and direct others

Technical Skills

• Computer knowledge and proficiency in using estimating software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel