Construction Estimator

• General Contractor with 50 yr track record of success in the commercial markets
• Upward mobility for a junior and experienced candidate

About Our Client
One of Chicago's fastest growing companies is looking to add an experienced Estimator to their team. This construction company, based in the western 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, hospitality, and retail
• Project Locations: Mainly Chicagoland area
• Family oriented culture
• Solid leadership out of top general contractors
• Hands off management approach
• Great relationships with subcontractors
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2024 leading into 2025

Job Description
The key responsibilities of the Estimator:

• Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.
• Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.
• Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
• Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and company
• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
• Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
• Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
• Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.

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

• BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
• Commercial construction estimating experience required
• 5+ years of experience in construction
• Ground up project knowledge and experience
• Experience with hard and conceptual bids
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
• Bluebeam and OnScreen Takeoff experience is required

What's on Offer

• A competitive base salary between $105,000-$130,000 (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
• Company profit sharing
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Generous PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Company phone and laptop provided
• DE&I Initiative
• Possibility for flexible work

Contact
Emily Dudley
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