Lead Estimator

RINA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RINA in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead Estimator to join our North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division. You will develop accurate project estimates for transportation and heavy civil works, engaging early with design teams to optimize constructability and costs.

This role collaborates with scheduling to align cost and timeline, participates in risk analysis and value engineering, and uses HCSS Heavy Bid among other tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant estimating experience including field general contracting in heavy civil engineering.
• Experience with HCSS estimating software or similar preferred.
• Ability to interact with architects, engineers, clients, and operations staff.
• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction cost estimates for transportation, transit, heavy civil, and other infrastructure projects; develop cost estimates during all stages of design, from conceptual level to bid documents.
• Apply multiple estimating methodologies as applicable, including analogous, parametric, and bottom-up techniques.
• Develop crew estimates based on work activity, development of production rates and detailed quantity take-offs.
• Coordinate with material suppliers for pricing.
• Coordinate with schedulers to correlate cost and schedule scope elements.
• Develop and document basis of estimate documentation, including key assumptions and exclusions.
• Participate in risk analysis and value engineering studies.
• Conduct constructability reviews on plans and specs in various stages of design.
• Perform cost estimating activities using software programs such as HCSS Heavy Bid and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or工程

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Microsoft Office

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Lead Estimator to join its office in Chicago, IL within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available.

Compensation

$140,000 - $180,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Mission

Join a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional results for a strong and growing client base. Here, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to supporting your success with the tools, resources, and teamwork you need to thrive.

As a Lead Estimator, you’ll play a key role in developing accurate, high-quality project estimates that drive successful outcomes. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the scheduling team to align cost and timeline planning, while actively contributing to Value Engineering, Risk Analysis, and Constructability Reviews. You’ll also engage early in the design phase, providing insightful recommendations that enhance constructability, optimize costs, and identify the most efficient building methods.

Your expertise will help shape smarter, more strategic project decisions from concept through execution.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop construction cost estimates for transportation, transit, heavy civil, and other infrastructure projects; develop cost estimates during all stages of design, from conceptual level to bid documents.
• Apply multiple estimating methodologies as applicable, including analogous, parametric, and bottom-up techniques.
• Develop crew estimates based on work activity, development of production rates and detailed quantity take-offs.
• Coordinate with material suppliers for pricing.
• Coordinate with schedulers to correlate cost and schedule scope elements.
• Develop and document basis of estimate documentation, including key assumptions and exclusions.
• Participate in risk analysis and value engineering studies.
• Conduct constructability reviews on plans and specs in various stages of design.
• Perform cost estimating activities using software programs such as HCSS Heavy Bid and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field of study.
• 8+ years of relevant estimating experience including field general contracting experience within heavy civil engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in building conceptual estimates from minimal plan information, as well as bottoms-up crew-based production estimates.
• Experience with the use of HCSS estimating software or similar preferred.
• Ability to interact with architects, engineers, clients, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of a project.
• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Up to 10% travel may be required based upon business need.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

About RINA

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

Benefits

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, medical flexible spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account, transit, parking, basic life, basic AD&DD, voluntary life, voluntary AD&DD, short-term disability, long-term disability, voluntary accident, voluntary critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee assistance program. Additional benefits include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401(k) plan with company discretionary match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

Application Process

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails for inquiries.