Junior Estimator - Concrete & BIM (Tekla)

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

EAP

401K

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking an Estimator for cast-in-place concrete projects. You will model in Tekla Structures and use multiple tools to prepare bids and estimates.

Responsibilities include creating 3D BIM estimates, managing bid calendars, requesting supplier quotes, reviewing drawings, and handing off awarded projects to the execution team. Recent grads are encouraged; 1–2 years experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and convert 3D BIM models for estimate using Tekla Structures.
• Set up bids/estimates, and quantities.
• Request and track sub/supplier quotes from sub/suppliers.
• Submit and manage bid RFIs with suppliers as needed.
• Review scopes of work, specifications, drawings and other bid documents to ensure a complete estimate.
• Maintain up to date Bid Calendar and Bid Logs.
• Assist with project handoff to project team for awarded projects.
• Load bid drawings and related documents into project management systems.
• Submit and track initial project RFIs and submittals; track drawing revisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management/Technology/Engineering

Civil/Industrial Engineering background

Tools

Tekla Structures

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PipeDrive

OneDrive

Viewpoint Team

SketchUp

REVIT

Job description

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking an Estimator for cast-in-place concrete projects. You will model in Tekla Structures and use multiple tools to prepare bids and estimates.

Responsibilities include creating 3D BIM estimates, managing bid calendars, requesting supplier quotes, reviewing drawings, and handing off awarded projects to the execution team. Recent grads are encouraged; 1–2 years experience is a plus.