Junior Estimator

OHLA USA; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Personal Time Off Program (PTO)

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking a Junior Estimator in Lisle, IL to coordinate bid documents, labor productions, and vendor pricing. The position requires at least 2 years of estimating experience, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Candidates should excel in teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

This role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $90,000 per year, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, etc.
• Experience in performing take-off, pricing, and communicating with subcontractors.
• Track record of achievement and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigate specifications, scope of work, and drawings for bids.
• Accurately perform takeoffs, calculations, and analyze data.
• Conduct field visits to gather data on project site conditions.
• Negotiate the best deal for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Primavera

HCSS

On Screen Takeoff (OST)

AGTEK

Local agency experience (IDOT/TOLLWAY)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, etc.

Job description

Overview

OHLA USA is a company that believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and it is possible with our main asset, our people! OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Junior Estimator in Lisle, IL. The Junior Estimator is responsible for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractors, vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, project start-up meetings, owner estimates, subcontractor and vendor requisitions and cost to completes.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigate the specifications, scope of work and drawings for his/her portion of a bid and develop a complete understanding of the requirements.
• Accurately and timely perform takeoffs and calculations and analyze data.
• Conduct field visits to gather relevant data on project site conditions, verify production rates and learn new construction techniques.
• Adjust bid methods and incorporate this information during the bidding process.
• Negotiate the best deal for cost, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project.
• Make well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks.
• Interface extensively with the Contracts department to address any risks or issues with the contract.
• Help develop pricing strategies.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering and Operations teams to get the bid priced and submitted on time.
• Draft proposals per RFP specifications with detailed pricing and clarifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, etc.
• Experience in performing take-off, pricing, and communicating with subcontractors.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills are a must.
• Solid time management system and excellent organizational skills.
• Track record of achievement and career progression.
• Experience in Primavera, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff (OST) and AGTEK would be advantageous.
• Local agency experience (IDOT/TOLLWAY).

Additional Benefits Offered By OHLA USA

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!

Salary

Minimum Salary: USD $80,000.00 per year.

Maximum Salary: USD $90,000.00 per year.

OHLA ADA Message

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OHLA EEO Message

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.