What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Preconstruction Estimator - Construction - Chicago, IL position at Michael Page?
About Our Client
Our client is a national general contractor with a strong pipline of projects in the upcoming years. They offer room for growth and promotion for all employees. They work on commercial, federal, mixed-use, municipal and residential projects out of their Chicago office.
Job Description
- Promote growth and development of client relationships
- Attend client meetings throughout the preconstruction process
- Monitor and review potential opportunities
- Prepare preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates as well as detailed estimates
- Review documents
- Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and vendors
- Take part in preconstrucion meetings and presentations with owners
- Research market trends and compile historical data for future use
- Prepare discipline estimates by calculating takeoffs
- Participate and lead preconstruction team
- Assist in preparation of preliminary construction
- Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimates
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
- Over 5 years of preconstruction and estimating experience with a general contractor
- B.S. in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred
- Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, On Screen Takeoff
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong organization skills and strong attention to detail
- OSHA certification is strongly preferred
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary between $100K and $135K depending on level of experience with a general contractor
- Strong Compensation and Benefits Package Bonus
- Inclusive Environment - DE&I initiatives are a priority
- Bonus potential based on performance
- Car allowance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paternity/Maternity leave
- Employer-provided healthcare
- Great work/life balance with a team-oriented culture and work environment
- Generous PTO and vacation package
- Company outings and annual events
- Cell Phone / Company Laptop
- Flexible work hours
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