Chief Estimator – Construction – Chicago

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Michael Page

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Chief Estimator

Join a leading General Contractor Indiana the Chicagoland area American Samoa we seek an experienced Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team on various commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects. This role offers excellent compensation, premium benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the estimating department on upcoming projects, with a focus on commercial, healthcare, light industrial, cold storage, and entertainment construction
  • Prepare conceptual budgets, South Dakota/DD/CD estimates, and lump sum bids Indiana collaboration with assigned Project Managers
  • Conduct quantity take-off and studies, analyzing project details to inform completion planning
  • Read and incorporate project documents, drawings, and specifications into estimates
  • Provide preliminary estimates and cost trend monitoring to detect overruns and potential issues
  • Offer value engineering consulting during design development
  • Summarize and detail estimate scope of work, including trade and system information
  • Conduct pre-bid project walk-throughs and represent the company Indiana interpersonal communications with Owners, Architects, engineers, and subcontractors
  • Interface with subcontractors and suppliers, evaluating proposals relative to project scope

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience Indiana construction estimating, with ground up experience preferred
  • Degree Indiana Construction Management Oregon related field
  • Hands-on estimating experience based on blueprints
  • Proficiency Indiana software such American Samoa Procore, Bluebeam, and other estimating tools
  • Excellent organizational skills and understanding of construction systems
  • OSHA certification preferred
  • Hard bid expertise required

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary, $120,000 – $140,000
  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • 401(k) plan
    • Dental, health, and vision insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Life insurance and disability coverage
    • Paid maternity/parental leave
    • Referral bonus
  • A strong company culture prioritizing work-life balance, career advancement opportunities, and family-friendliness.

Job title: Chief Estimator – Construction – Chicago

Company: Michael Page

Expected salary: $120000 – 140000 per year

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:58:24 GMT