Senior PM & Estimator — Lead Commercial Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Flexible Saving Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Team-building events

Discounted hotel stays (Hospitality)

Job summary

Onni Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Estimator for its Illinois drywall contracting operations in the Chicago area. The hybrid role combines preconstruction pricing leadership with full ownership of complex projects through execution and closeout.

You will lead estimating, apply CRCC standards, manage project budgets and schedules, coordinate union labor, and mentor junior staff. A strong track record in commercial construction and CRCC experience are required.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead both preconstruction pursuits and complex project execution.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and client-relationship skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience.

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

Estimating

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Client relationships

Preconstruction pricing

CRCC experience

Union labor knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in CM/Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

QuickBid

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Project/Procore

Cost reporting tools

Job description

Onni Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Estimator for its Illinois drywall contracting operations in the Chicago area. The hybrid role combines preconstruction pricing leadership with full ownership of complex projects through execution and closeout.

You will lead estimating, apply CRCC standards, manage project budgets and schedules, coordinate union labor, and mentor junior staff. A strong track record in commercial construction and CRCC experience are required.