Chief Estimator - Commercial Construction - Chicago
Michael Page
- Chicago, IL
- $120,000-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare conceptual budgets, SD/DD/CD estimates and lump sum bids in association with the assigned Project Manager.
- Conduct quantity take-off and studies for all items incorporated in the project, anticipating details necessary to complete the project.
- Read, understand and incorporate project documents, drawings and specifications.
- Prepare preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
- Provide value engineering consulting through design development as required.
- Price out and summarize estimates. Include scope of work detail by trade and/ or system.
- Conduct pre-bid project walk-throughs. Represent the company in all interpersonal and communications with Owner, Architect, Building Engineer and Subcontractors during bid process.
- Interface with subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate proposals relative to the scope of the work.
- 5+ years of experience in construction estimating, ground up experience preferred
- Preferably have a degree in Construction Management or a related field
- Hands-on experience Estimating projects based off blue prints
- Well versed in Procore, Bluebeam and other estimating software's
- Excellent organization skills
- Understanding of Construction Systems
- OSHA certification is preferred
- Hard bid required
- Competitive compensation package $120,000 - $140,000 base salary
- Performance based bonus potential
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
- Comprehensive benefits package to include: 401(k), Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision insurance
- Referral bonus
- Short term/Long term disability
- Company holidays and events/competitions
- Family office feel