Construction Estimator
Normal, Illinois | Building & Construction | Direct Hire | Onsite | $80,000-$120,000/Year | Posted 11/22/2024 | Job ID #23132
Normal, Illinois
Direct Hire
Onsite
$80,000-$120,000/Year
Posted 11/22/2024
Job ID #23132
Summary
Per Sé Group’s Top ENR client is seeking an Estimator. Our client has a rich history of craftsmanship and a commitment to blending innovation with tradition. They specialize in everything from custom homes and commercial developments to intricate renovations and historic restorations. They are more than builders; they are creators, turning every project into a masterpiece of quality and precision.
Responsibilities
- Review proposal specifications drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate
- Prepare detailed trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review
- Solicit project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness
- Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
- Assist Operations with awarded contracts and projects as required. This may included estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating the resolution of any contractual issues
- Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
- Work with Proposal Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including all required information (schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, etc.)
- Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance
- Negotiate and issue subcontracts
Preferred Skills and Expertise
- Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling-related systems, and have experience working with On Screen Takeoff and/or MC2 type software is preferred
- Candidates must have a strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control
- Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision
- Must be comfortable working in teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
- A Bachelor’s degree Construction Management is preferred
- Candidates must have 4+ years of estimating experience
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