Estimator II

41 North Contractors LLC; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto/Cell stipend

Medical Insurance 70/30

Life/Dental/Vision 100%

Sick leave 40 hours

Vacation 80 hours

8 Holidays

401K Match

Job summary

41 North Contractors is seeking an Estimator II in Lisle, IL to price all project aspects, align with designs, and maintain budgets and schedules. You will plan costs, produce timely bids, and ensure profitability for our commercial projects.

Key duties include reviewing RFPs, coordinating with clients, soliciting and evaluating bids, and maintaining estimating templates. Collaboration with Directors, PMs, and operations is essential for successful project turnover and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual/ negotiated/hard bids.
• Ability to work with architects, developers, and business owners.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, drawings and specs to determine scope and estimate contents.
• Develop preliminary budgets with clients and reps.
• Solicit subcontractor bids and prepare bid packages.
• Coordinate quotes for labor, materials and equipment.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop estimates prior to subcontractor input.
• Compare subcontractor bids with in-house budgets.
• Maintain estimate documentation and develop preliminary schedules.
• Coordinate with Sales, Admin, Directors and PMs for turnover meetings.
• Assist with subcontractor buyouts on negotiated projects.
• Contribute to post-bid analysis and training of Estimating staff.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Estimating experience

Project planning

Subcontractor relations

Excel proficiency

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Procore experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent construction management experience

Master's Degree in construction management

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job 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

Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

This role is being vetted through our internal recruiting team. We kindly request not making contact about filling this role. Thank you.