Estimator II

41 North Contractors, LLC.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto/Cell Stipend

Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer

Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer

Sick/vacation/holidays

401K Match

Job summary

41 North Contractors, LLC. is seeking an Estimator II to price all aspects of projects, align with designs, and maintain budgets and schedules.

The role involves planning costs, producing timely bids, and ensuring profitability for our Chicago and Phoenix market projects. Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, coordinating budgets, solicitations, and bid packages, and collaborating with Directors, PMs, and Superintendents for turnover meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent construction management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Ability to work with architects, developers, and business owners.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, drawings, and specs to determine scope and estimate contents.
• Establish preliminary budgets with clients/representatives.
• Conduct hard bid solicitations and prepare bid packages.
• Coordinate subcontractor bids and supplier quotes to meet specs and budget.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop estimates prior to subcontractor input.
• Maintain files backing estimate figures and develop preliminary schedules.
• Assist with subcontractor buyouts for negotiated projects.
• Participate in post-bid analyses with the Sales team.

Skills

Estimating

Construction knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Construction management experience

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE

41 North Contractors is a general contracting company serving both the Chicago, Illinois and Phoenix, Arizona markets. We are a company of construction professionals offering combined, in-depth career experience in retail, restaurant, and commercial development.

We have built our reputation on quality, value, and delivery of projects to our customers, on schedule and within budget. An entrepreneurial spirit allows us to be competitive in today’s market, and our value engineering provides clients with economic alternatives and cost efficiency.

Each of our clients can expect direct interaction with the owners of the company and ongoing personal attention from a member of our executive team. Client satisfaction and long-term relationships are priorities. 41 North Contractors promises to bring comprehensive performance, intelligent consulting, and value engineering to all our customers.

WHAT THE JOB IS

The Estimator II will be responsible for pricing all aspects of projects, complying with project designs, and maintenance of project budget and schedule. It is the Estimator II's responsibility to plan and foresee possible costs to the company for each project and to competitively and effectively produce bids that are timely, cost efficient, and profitable for the company.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Review RFP documents, drawings, specifications, attend pre-bid meetings and coordinate walkthrough's, etc. to determine project scope of work and required contents of estimate deliverable
• Work with clients and their representatives to establish preliminary construction budgets
• Conduct hard bid solicitations and prepare bid packages
• Solicit and coordinate subcontractor bids and supplier quotes for labor, material, and equipment to meet project specifications and budget requirements
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop an estimate prior to subcontractor input
• Compare and level subcontractor bids against in-house budget
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures
• Develop preliminary construction schedules as required
• Work with Sales and Administrative personnel to validate accurate information going to contract
• Work with Directors, Project Managers, and Superintendents for project turnover meetings
• Assist Operations with subcontractor buyouts when needed for negotiated projects
• Complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids with Sales team
• Participate in training and mentorship of new Estimating Department personnel
• Assist with routine maintenance and upkeep of our internal Estimating templates
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

WHAT YOUR SKILLS ARE

• Familiarity with building construction, market conditions, means & methods, and trade practices
• Extensive experience with construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of construction materials & labor costing and basic accounting principles
• Deep understanding of standard Estimating practices and procedures
• Strong relationships with local subcontractor base
• Relationship development and maintenance with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, designers, respective professionals, and inter-departmental company personnel
• Self-motivated professional capable of prioritizing workloads and completing tasks
• Maintain a well-organized approach and disciplined work ethic
• Management Skills – Ability to train people on Estimating forms and documents, and be able to provide feedback on individual team member ability
• Communication Skills – Excellent communication skills both oral and written; Effective presentation skills
• Computer Skills – Critical path scheduling, excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (especially Excel and Project); Quantity take-offs using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar Estimating software; Procore experience is a plus

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Requirements

WHATS THE BARE ESSENTIALS

• Education – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry
• Industry Experience – Minimum (3) years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a must
• Have a valid driver’s license

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Education – Master's Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry
• Industry Experience – 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a must

WAGE TRANSPARENCY DISCLAIMER

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Job Type

Full-time

Base Pay

(See Wage Disclaimer on determination of base pay)

Benefits

Auto/Cell Stipend

Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer split starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days

Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer covered starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days

40 Paid Sick hours (5 Days)

80 Accrued Vacation hours through the year (10 Days)

8 Paid Holidays

401K Match

Work Location

In person