Light Industrial Construction Estimator

Michael Page

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • $90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Estimators are responsible for the activities that occur at the beginning of a project prior to the start of construction through the buyout of the contractors. Responsibilities include conceptual budgeting, hard bidding, scheduling and logistics planning. Estimators are expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish budget and operational priorities to help ensure a quality project.Estimating:
  • Develop design build Estimates based on preliminary/concept level information
  • Perform lump sum/hard bid process leading a team
  • Perform detailed quantity surveys/take-offs both manually and electronically
  • Possess knowledge of and ability to develop detailed pricing (expertise in one or more trades as experience grows)
  • Perform Value Engineering/Value Analysis
  • Develop comparable building analysis
  • Perform building systems analysis and constructability reviews
  • Possess knowledge of cost and pricing trends and develop escalation analysis
  • Buyout/negotiate prime trade subcontracts
  • Develop detailed scopes of work by trade
  • Partner with Project Director of Industrial to support business development
  • Partner with Project Managers to grow our prime trade partner relations
Leadership
  • Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
  • Communicate effectively; both written and verbal
  • Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel
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.Join an established family owned general contractor in Chicago|High Base Salary, Bonus Potential, Growth Potential, DE&I InitiativesB.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area
  • 6+ years' experience in estimating with most recent experience working on Industrial Projects
  • Current experience in Distribution/Warehouse with projects
  • Current or prior experience in Cold Storage projects
  • Current experience in national projects across the United States
  • Established relationships with architects/engineers that focus on industrial market
  • Established regional relationships with subcontractors focused on distribution centers
  • Established national relationships with traveling subcontractors focused on distribution centers
  • Established relationship with specialty MEP design build subcontractors
  • Work from Chicagoland Office
Our client is a family owned General Contractor that has a national reach. This client opened their doors over 40 years ago and have continued to grow since. They bring in an annual revenue of over $300 Million a year. Our client promotes diversity and inclusion initiatives while providing a safe and collaborate environment for their employees.
  • A competitive base salary between $90,000+
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Opportunity to work on high profile projects
  • Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based
  • Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
  • Generous 401K structure
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Company profit sharing
  • Robust career advancement opportunity
  • Strong training programs
  • Generous PTO/personal days/sick days
  • Company wide events
  • Company phone and laptop provided
  • DE&I Initiative
  • Family oriented company

Michael Page