Senior Construction Estimator: Bids & Preconstruction

Niles Industrial Coatings, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Industrial Coatings, LLC is seeking an Estimator to organize estimating activities, develop complete project estimates, and manage preconstruction tasks under the COO's supervision. You will build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients and lead bid development from start to finish.

The role requires reviewing drawings, specs, bid documents, and preparing detailed bid breakdowns while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure competitive, accurate proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry, building codes, laws and regulations.
• Understanding financial practices and accounting policies.
• Proficient in estimating software and MS Office, incl. Advanced Excel.
• 3+ years estimating competitive bids and conceptual budgeting in construction.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals and other documents.
• Prioritize bid deadlines and develop project general conditions.
• Identify bid items and develop invitation to bid.
• Set up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs.
• Determine vendors and subcontractors for a project.
• Prepare quantity take-off and preconstruction schedule.
• Review plans and specs and request additional information.
• Assemble proposal documents and bid breakdown.
• Update Bid Book and perform contract review.
• Support Project Manager during project duration.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Niles Industrial Coatings, LLC is seeking an Estimator to organize estimating activities, develop complete project estimates, and manage preconstruction tasks under the COO's supervision. You will build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients and lead bid development from start to finish.

The role requires reviewing drawings, specs, bid documents, and preparing detailed bid breakdowns while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure competitive, accurate proposals.