Estimator — Hybrid, Growth Path & Benefits

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd.; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 85.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health insurance (med &d

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Hybrid

Zusammenfassung

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive proposals for commercial construction projects in Rolling Meadows, IL.

This role interfaces with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and internal teams to support cost management and project transitions into construction. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction, with ability to interpret drawings, specs, and bid documents,

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or comparable discipline preferred.

Aufgaben

• Review drawings, specs, bid docs to determine scope and requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subs, and general project expenses.
• Develop preliminary budgets, negotiated proposals, and competitive bids for commercial projects.
• Analyze subcontractor quotations, supplier pricing, historical costs, and current market conditions.
• Identify scope gaps, design discrepancies, and potential cost or schedule concerns.
• Prepare proposals, pricing summaries, bid forms, alternates, and scope clarifications.
• Collaborate with project management and field teams to evaluate constructability, sequencing, logistics, and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, and engineers to resolve questions and clarify project specifications.
• Identify long-lead materials, procurement challenges, and other factors affecting cost or schedule.
• Assist with preliminary schedules, procurement planning, and other preconstruction documentation.
• Solicit bids from qualified subcontractors and suppliers and monitor coverage across project scopes.
• Review and compare quotations for pricing, completeness, scope alignment, and exclusions.
• Follow up on outstanding bids, clarify scope requirements, and obtain revised pricing as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, project interviews, and pricing discussions.
• Communicate estimate updates, project risks, and outstanding information to relevant stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Estimating

Budget development

Bid preparation

Subcontractor management

Preconstruction coordination

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive proposals for commercial construction projects in Rolling Meadows, IL.

This role interfaces with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and internal teams to support cost management and project transitions into construction. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction, with ability to interpret drawings, specs, and bid documents,