Senior Estimator (Chicago/Downers Grove)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Comprehensive insurance and wellness programs

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Estimator for its Chicago office. The role involves leading estimating efforts for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with estimating methodologies, and presenting accurate estimates to clients. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have 7 years of estimating experience, along with OSHA certification. The firm offers competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package, including participation in employee ownership and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.
• Ability to work independently or in groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Present accurate estimates to clients.
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.

Skills

Project estimating

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

InEight estimating software

ConEst

Job description

Overview

The Senior / Lead Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. We are seeking a hybrid estimator with experience in both earthwork/environmental remediation and water/wastewater construction. In this client-facing role the estimator develops and prices conceptual estimates to aid clients in making fact‑based decisions, presents accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner, and minimizes risk to the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Lead risk review process.
• Ensure compliance with estimating methodology to produce quality estimates.
• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
• Review and approve quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre‑qualification reviews.
• Review and approve specialty and standard equipment pricing.
• Verify subcontractor bid packages before transmission for quotes.
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
• Review final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre‑construction services.
• Maintain cost history, database management and estimating process.
• Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
• Make final recommendations on fee, contingency and escalation.
• Provide man‑hour quotes for required estimating effort.
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
• Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
• Ensure accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Maintain OSHA 10‑hour certification.
• Become proficient with InEight estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
• InEight experience preferred.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification required.

Compensation

$150,000.00–200,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off and wellness programs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Additional Information

Job: Estimating

Primary Location: US‑IL‑Chicago

Other Locations: US‑IL‑Downers Grove

Schedule: Full‑time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the time

Req ID: 260896

Job Hire Type: Experienced #CDB

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