Senior Commercial Estimator — Preconstruction & Bids

gpac; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac (Growing People and Companies) seeks an experienced Estimator to join our established but growing commercial general contracting team in Illinois. You will develop detailed estimates from conceptual designs to construction documents across healthcare, industrial, K-12, higher education, municipal and other commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with Excel, Procore, and takeoff software, and strong bid analysis and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Experience estimating large commercial and/or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, cost estimating, scheduling, and sequencing.
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software; On-Screen Takeoff preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project estimates from conceptual and schematic design through construction documents.
• Prepare estimates for design-build, hard-bid, and Construction Management projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, and equipment pricing.
• Lead bid preparation and subcontractor/vendor solicitation.
• Analyze and level subcontractor bids and negotiate final pricing.
• Develop pricing for self-performed work.
• Assist with project schedules and constructability considerations.
• Prepare cost studies, trend estimates, and value analysis.
• Present estimates and recommendations to leadership and clients.
• Mentor and support other members of the estimating team.

Skills

Bid analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

gpac (Growing People and Companies) seeks an experienced Estimator to join our established but growing commercial general contracting team in Illinois. You will develop detailed estimates from conceptual designs to construction documents across healthcare, industrial, K-12, higher education, municipal and other commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with Excel, Procore, and takeoff software, and strong bid analysis and negotiation skills.