Estimator II — Bids, Budgets & Subcontractor Quotes

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

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.