Construction Estimator - Established GC - Niles, IL
About Our Client
One of Chicago's fastest growing companies. This construction company, based in the north suburbs of Chicago, has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide-ranging experience, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth.
Their pipeline is significantly higher than anticipated for the next couple years. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on positive company culture and they want to grow their team with strong construction professionals.
• Project Portfolio: commercial, public, entertainment, municipal
• Project Locations: Mainly Chicagoland area
• Family oriented culture
• Great relationships with subcontractors
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2025
Job Description
• Work with the entire preconstruction team in various capacities
• Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction document phases
• Present Value Engineering ideas when required
• Interpret and accurately compare contractor proposals through detailed bid analysis sheet
• Prepare quantity surveys for most construction trade work
• Maintain subcontractor relations and build subcontractor interest for future bids
• Assist in maintaining historical cost database and as well as subcontractor database
• Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf
• Maintain and build stronger client relations
• Negotiate, award and write subcontracts
• Accurately estimate general condition costs as well as preliminary scheduling
• Navigate and utilize information contained in REVIT Models
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
• Bachelor's degree in a construction related field
• 4+ years of experience/knowledge of construction estimating
• Capable of Structural/Civil estimates at DD/CD
• Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize and multitask
• Demonstrates knowledge of conceptual bidding
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Knowledge in Excel, Word, Building Connect, Bluebeam, and Planswift
What's on Offer
• A competitive base salary between $100,000-$140,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year)
• Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
• Generous 401K structure
• Gas card
• Company profit sharing
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Generous PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Gas/fuel card offered
• Company Vehicle offered
• Company phone and laptop provided
• WFH flexibility
One of Chicago's fastest growing companies. This construction company, based in the north suburbs of Chicago, has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide-ranging experience, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth.
Their pipeline is significantly higher than anticipated for the next couple years. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on positive company culture and they want to grow their team with strong construction professionals.
• Project Portfolio: commercial, public, entertainment, municipal
• Project Locations: Mainly Chicagoland area
• Family oriented culture
• Great relationships with subcontractors
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2025
Job Description
• Work with the entire preconstruction team in various capacities
• Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction document phases
• Present Value Engineering ideas when required
• Interpret and accurately compare contractor proposals through detailed bid analysis sheet
• Prepare quantity surveys for most construction trade work
• Maintain subcontractor relations and build subcontractor interest for future bids
• Assist in maintaining historical cost database and as well as subcontractor database
• Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf
• Maintain and build stronger client relations
• Negotiate, award and write subcontracts
• Accurately estimate general condition costs as well as preliminary scheduling
• Navigate and utilize information contained in REVIT Models
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
• Bachelor's degree in a construction related field
• 4+ years of experience/knowledge of construction estimating
• Capable of Structural/Civil estimates at DD/CD
• Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize and multitask
• Demonstrates knowledge of conceptual bidding
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Knowledge in Excel, Word, Building Connect, Bluebeam, and Planswift
What's on Offer
• A competitive base salary between $100,000-$140,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year)
• Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
• Generous 401K structure
• Gas card
• Company profit sharing
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Generous PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Gas/fuel card offered
• Company Vehicle offered
• Company phone and laptop provided
• WFH flexibility
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