Construction Cost Estimator

Procon Consulting • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and virtual intelligence—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment. Procon now seeks a Construction Estimator for a long term opportunity in the Chicago, IL area. This candidate should have 5+ years of experience specializing in a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, office, k-12, Colleges, Airports, Land Port of Entry, Courthouses, Laboratories, commercial fit-outs, hotels, hospitals mixed-use facilities. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating
• Able to estimate in various formats (UNIFORMAT) and divisions (CSI)
• An understanding of how to use different cost databases such as RS Means
• Able to pass a HSPD-12 background check
• On-screen take-off (OST) required
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) required

Nice To Haves

• ASPE or AACEI Certification preferred
• MII (MCACES) preferred
• SUCCESS Estimator preferred
• GSA Cost Estimating Workbook preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform change order estimates
• Prepare market research studies for cost estimating
• Develop a basis of scope for bidding and estimating purposes
• Prepare and provide estimating services which include conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction level estimates
• Prepare Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs) for construction projects, AE studies, or maintenance work during the planning phase
• Track and compare planned vs. actual time and cost results and make recommendations to correct either positive or negative variances
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
• Develop RFIs and clarifications to ensure adequate subcontractor coverage

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Full medical/dental insurance
• 401(K) plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees