Estimator: Bid Strategy & Subcontractor Relations

McHugh Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

James McHugh Construction Co. is seeking an Estimator to join our estimating team in Chicago. You will coordinate estimating activity for trades, manage bid scope, evaluate bids, and recommend the lowest responsible bidder. You will report to the Senior Preconstruction Manager and collaborate with the estimating team.

The role emphasizes developing subcontractor relationships, analyzing bid documents, and identifying value engineering opportunities to improve bids and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Construction management or technical training preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in construction estimating and related functions.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office, On Center OST, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate estimating activity for a specific trade or group of trades, including subcontractor relations, bid scope preparation, bid management, bid evaluation, and subcontractor bid comparisons.
• Prepare bid documentation and organized scope directives with quantities for subcontractor use in bid proposals.
• Develop and maintain positive subcontractor relationships through regular dialog with subcontractor representatives.
• Identify value engineering opportunities through bid documents and conversations with subcontractors.
• Organize bid information in bid tabulation worksheets and review with senior estimators.
• Identify new bid opportunities and coordinate coverage with senior estimators.

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience

Tools

MS Office

On Center OST

MS Project

Job description

James McHugh Construction Co. is seeking an Estimator to join our estimating team in Chicago. You will coordinate estimating activity for trades, manage bid scope, evaluate bids, and recommend the lowest responsible bidder. You will report to the Senior Preconstruction Manager and collaborate with the estimating team.

The role emphasizes developing subcontractor relationships, analyzing bid documents, and identifying value engineering opportunities to improve bids and project outcomes.