Estimator/Project Manager

Onni Group of Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Referral program

Team-building events

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Onni in Chicago is seeking an Estimator / Project Manager to lead bid proposals and oversee projects from estimate to closeout. This hybrid role blends competitive bidding with active project management, requiring strong coordination with union labor and CRCC wage standards.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, track costs, and ensure safety compliance on active jobsites. Proficiency with Bluebeam, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project/Procore, and Excel is essential, along with a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined estimating and project management experience in commercial construction.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project/Procore, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across preconstruction and active field operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare bid proposals for drywall and carpentry.
• Apply CRCC wage/benefit rates to labor estimates and solicit vendor pricing.
• Transition awarded projects from estimate to execution, including subcontracts and POs.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, and manpower with union foremen.
• Coordinate dispatch of union labor through the CRCC hiring hall.
• Track job costs, manage change orders, and prepare monthly billing.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and coordination with GC, architect, and other trades.
• Ensure safety program compliance on active jobsites.
• Maintain estimating and project documentation with historical data.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Bluebeam

QuickBid

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Project

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Inline Drywall Illinois, Inc. is a union commercial drywall and carpentry contractor operating in the Chicago metropolitan area, self-performing metal stud framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, rough and finish carpentry on ground-up and interior build-out commercial projects. The Estimator / Project Manager is a hybrid role responsible for both preparing competitive bid proposals and managing assigned projects through construction, providing full ownership of assigned work from initial bid through closeout.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality brand.

What Will You do?

• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare complete, competitive bid proposals for drywall and carpentry scopes
• Apply current CRCC wage and fringe benefit rates to labor estimates and solicit vendor/material pricing
• Transition awarded projects from estimate to execution, including buyout, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans in coordination with union Foremen
• Coordinate dispatch of union labor through the CRCC hiring hall as project needs require
• Track job costs, manage change orders, and prepare monthly billing (AIA G702/G703)
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and coordination with the general contractor, architect, and other trades
• Ensure compliance with the Company's safety program and applicable union agreements on active jobsites
• Maintain estimating and project documentation, including historical cost and productivity data

What You Bring

• 3+ years of combined estimating and project management experience in commercial construction, drywall/carpentry scope preferred
• Working knowledge of union labor agreements, CRCC experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project/Procore, and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage competing priorities across preconstruction and active field operations
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience

Salary Range

$110,000 - $150,000

About The Company

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.