Senior Estimator

41 North Contractors LLC • Lisle, IL

5d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Estimator will be responsible for pricing all aspects of projects, complying with project designs, and maintenance of project budget and schedule. It is the Senior Estimator’s responsibility to plan and foresee possible costs to the company for each project and to competitively and effectively produce bids that are timely, cost efficient, and profitable for the company.

Requirements

• Familiarity with building construction, market conditions, means & methods, and trade practices
• Extensive experience with construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of construction materials & labor costing and basic accounting principles
• Deep understanding of standard Estimating practices and procedures
• Strong relationships with local subcontractor base
• Relationship development and maintenance with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, designers, respective professionals, and inter-departmental company personnel
• Self-motivated professional capable of prioritizing workloads and completing tasks
• Maintain a well-organized approach and disciplined work ethic
• Management Skills – Ability to train people on Estimating forms and documents, and be able to provide feedback on individual team member ability
• Communication Skills – Excellent communication skills both oral and written; Effective presentation skills
• Computer Skills – Critical path scheduling, excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (especially Excel and Project); Quantity take-offs using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar Estimating software; Procore experience is a plus
• Education – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry
• Industry Experience – Minimum (7) years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a must
• Have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Education – Master’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry
• Industry Experience – 10+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a must

Responsibilities

• Review RFP documents, drawings, specifications, attend pre-bid meetings and coordinate walkthrough’s, etc. to determine project scope of work and required contents of estimate deliverable
• Work with clients and their representatives to establish preliminary construction budgets
• Conduct hard bid solicitations and prepare bid packages
• Solicit and coordinate subcontractor bids and supplier quotes for labor, material, and equipment to meet project specifications and budget requirements
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop an estimate prior to subcontractor input
• Compare and level subcontractor bids against in-house budget
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures
• Develop preliminary construction schedules as required
• Work with Sales and Administrative personnel to validate accurate information going to contract
• Work with Directors, Project Managers, and Superintendents for project turnover meetings
• Assist Operations with subcontractor buyouts when needed for negotiated projects
• Complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids with Sales team
• Participate in training and mentorship of new Estimating Department personnel
• Assist with routine maintenance and upkeep of our internal Estimating templates
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

Benefits

• Auto/Cell Stipend
• Company Expense Card
• Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer split starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
• Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer covered starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days
• 5 Sick Days
• 10 Accrued Vacation Days through the year
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401K Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees