Senior PM & Estimator - Hybrid Lead, Construction

Onni Group of Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Saving Account

Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Team-building events

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Onni Group of Companies in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager/Estimator to lead preconstruction pricing and own complex projects through execution and closeout. Hybrid role balancing estimating leadership with project management duties for union environments.

You will guide takeoffs, pricing strategies, GMP/value engineering, and labor planning, while coordinating CRCC labor and managing budgets and schedules. Strong client relations and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of combined senior-level estimating and project management experience in commercial construction.
• Deep working knowledge of union labor agreements; CRCC experience required.
• Advanced proficiency with Bluebeam, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project/Procore, and cost reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and preconstruction efforts, including takeoffs, pricing strategy, and GMP/value engineering, on assigned pursuits.
• Apply current CRCC wage, fringe benefit, and jurisdictional standards to all labor pricing.
• Assume full project management responsibility for awarded work, including budget, schedule, and manpower planning.
• Coordinate dispatch of union labor through the CRCC hiring hall and direct Foremen on assigned projects.
• Manage project financials, cost forecasting, change orders, and owner/GC billing.
• Negotiate contracts, change orders, and vendor/subcontractor agreements.
• Mentor junior Estimators and Project Managers as needed.
• Serve as a key point of contact for general contractor and client relationships on assigned work.
• Ensure jobsite compliance with the Company's safety program and applicable union agreements.

Skills

Senior-level estimating

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

QuickBid

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Project/Procore

Cost reporting tools

Job description

Onni Group of Companies in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager/Estimator to lead preconstruction pricing and own complex projects through execution and closeout. Hybrid role balancing estimating leadership with project management duties for union environments.

You will guide takeoffs, pricing strategies, GMP/value engineering, and labor planning, while coordinating CRCC labor and managing budgets and schedules. Strong client relations and leadership are essential.