Senior GC Estimator - Commercial Construction Pricing

John Keno & Company, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Team oriented culture

Job summary

John Keno & Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated GC Estimator to join the team in the Chicago area. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates, analyzing drawings, soliciting pricing from subs and suppliers, and supporting preconstruction through turnover.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of estimating or related construction experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, clients, subs, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and project selection.
• Review and approval of all pre-contract proposals.
• Develop and maintain estimating schedule with Executive VP.
• Quantity estimating and estimate building.
• Subcontractor and supplier solicitation.
• Scope writing and contract review.
• Update management on estimating schedule status.
• Manage estimating databases / estimating software.
• Evaluate and adapt to current market conditions and costs.
• Project diversity analyses and incorporation into proposals as required.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, APMs, and PMs on job cost development.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Construction knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

John Keno & Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated GC Estimator to join the team in the Chicago area. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates, analyzing drawings, soliciting pricing from subs and suppliers, and supporting preconstruction through turnover.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of estimating or related construction experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, clients, subs, and vendors.