Senior Estimator - Lead Budgets & Bids for Construction

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

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.