Senior Estimator

McHugh Construction Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-Term Disability

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

McHugh Construction Co. is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage project budget estimates and bids while leading the estimating team. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications and drawings and preparing clear bids that reflect the project scope.

The ideal candidate will hold a 4-year engineering degree and have 5–10 years of experience in estimating for a general contractor, along with advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.

Competitive benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k), and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of estimating for a general contractor.
• Advanced knowledge of assigned disciplines.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of estimators to prepare project budgets and bids.
• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work.
• Maintain working documents for accurate cost backup.
• Prepare and manage Invitations to Bid to subcontractors.
• Review design options and recommend cost-effective alternatives.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Team leadership

Technical knowledge

Interpretation of cost data

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a new Senior Estimator to join our Estimating team. As a Senior Estimator you will manage and prepare project budget estimates and bids. Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications. This is a highly visible position with responsibilities that impact the profit or loss of McHugh Construction.

As a member of the Estimating Team, you will report to the Vice President of Preconstruction Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of estimators to prepare project budgets, bids and proposal packages.
• Review provided specifications, drawings and other documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Maintain files of working documents as back‑up for estimates, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists and historical costs.
• Prepare and manage Invitations to Bid to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review design options and recommend alternative solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Compile clear and concise clarifications that accurately reflect the budget and the project scope of work.
• Assure the proper organization of all estimates and bid documents within network project folders.

Qualifications

• 4‑year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.
• 5–10 years of estimating for a general contractor.
• Advanced knowledge of assigned disciplines, estimating techniques and cost control.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.

Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long‑Term Disability

James McHugh Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, and or any other basis protected by law or company policy.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability