Project Estimator

Job Description

Service Construction of Illinois, Inc. is currently looking for a Estimator. Ideal applicants must have a well-rounded background in residential construction/remodeling, as well as a basic background in commercial construction. Ideal applicants must also possess the following characteristics:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in residential construction and remodeling
• Applicants must have in-field experience with self-performed work
• Have an understanding of all trades
• Have an understanding of building codes and ability for find answers to building codes
• Ability to secure professional ie: architect or engineers to resolve issues
• Can walk through a jobsite and write up a detailed bid to submit to the potential client
• Effective communicator with clients and employees alike
• Possess excellent time management skills and can manage several jobs at one time
• Problem solves to fix issues that may come up in the field
• Create and update construction schedules
• Write contracts
• Assist in creating G701/702 and sworn statements
• Review G701/702 and sworn statements
• Review and process work change orders from subcontractors
• Produce change orders for work provided by SCI services
• Resource products and applications to meet owner or job needs
• Thinks outside the box to create the best solution for a problem
• Can draw out floor plans/prototypes to present to both the client and laborers in the field
• Proficient in reading blueprints
• Proficient in micro-processing/e-mailing/Microsoft products
• Proficient in writing detailed scopes of work
• Able to present clients with options for a project to give the client the best possible solution
• Understands and executes the process for job permits
• Makes themselves available “after hours” for meetings, emails, and phone conversations
  
  

If you feel this position is a right fit for you, please apply today!