What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator commercial position at Michael Page?
Commercial and Municipal Estimator needed for a highly recognized Chicago general contractor. This role is based out in the southwestern Chicago suburbs and has the potential to grow into a Chief Estimator role within a few years.
This role offers above market base salary, bonus potential, and strong benefits. Apply today!
Client Details
One of Chicago's fastest growing companies. This construction company, based in Naperville, has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide-ranging experience, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth.
Their pipeline is significantly higher than anticipated for the next couple years. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on positive company culture and they want to grow their team with strong construction professionals.
- Project Portfolio : Commercial, Municipal, Education Projects
- Project Locations : Mainly Chicagoland area
- Family oriented culture
- Solid leadership out of top general contractors
- Hands off management approach
- Great relationships with subcontractors
- Strong pipeline of projects through 2024 leading into 2025
Description
The key responsibilities of the 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.
- 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.
Profile
The successful Estimator :
- BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
- Commercial, education and municipal estimating experience is required
- 9 years of experience in construction with general contractors
- Strong communication skills
- Desire to mentor and grow into a leadership role
Job Offer
- A competitive base salary between $110,000-$125,000 (Depending on Experience)
- Competitive bonus structure, project / profit based.
- Healthcare coverage for you AND your family
- Gas card
- Company profit sharing
- Robust career advancement opportunity
- Strong training programs
- 10 PTO Days
- Company wide events
- Company phone and laptop provided
- DE&I Initiative
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.
Last updated : 2024-07-26
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
