Estimator - Public Construction Projects

Michael Page
Oak Lawn, Illinois
$100K-$140K a year
Permanent

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Senior 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

The successful Senior Estimator :

  • BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
  • Experience with public or JOC projects required
  • Hard bid estimating experience
  • 10+ years of experience in construction
  • Experience with conceptual estimating and hard bid estimating
  • Ground up project knowledge and experience

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.
  • Full health insurance package, plus PTO, paid holidays, 401k match, and profit sharing plan
  • Company wide events, team bonding, and charitable outings
  • Robust career advancement opportunity
  • Strong training programs
  • Flexible work hours
  • 30+ days ago
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