Company:
Power Construction
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 25/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary function is to support our project teams in the development of accurate budgets and estimates from program through guaranteed maximum price.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The primary function is to support our project teams in the development of accurate budgets and estimates from program through guaranteed maximum price.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in a construction related field
- 2-10 years of experience/knowledge of construction estimating
- High degree of analytical skills
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and processes
- Plan & specification interpretation
- Must be able to clearly and effectively present detailed information in meetings
- Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize and multitask
- Possess strong ethics
- Communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Knowledge in WinEst, OST, SmartBid, BuildingConnected, Excel and Word
- Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities
- Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, et.) skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete numerous projects in a timely manner
- Travel in and around Chicago and its suburbs
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- Job Family Non-Union
- Pay Type Salary
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