Senior Estimator - Construction
About us41 North Contractors is a general contracting company serving both the greater Chicagoland area, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
We are a company of construction professionals offering combined, in-depth career experiences in retail, restaurant and commercial development.
We have built our reputation on quality, value, and delivery of projects to our customers on schedule and within budget.
Each of our clients can expect direct interaction with the owners of the company and ongoing personal attention from a member of our executive team.
Client satisfaction and long-term relationships are priorities.
41 North Contractors' promise is to bring comprehensive performance, intelligent consulting and value engineering to all our customers.
41 North Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OVERVIEWThe Senior Estimator will be responsible for pricing all aspects of projects, complying with project designs and maintenance of project budget and schedule.
It is the Senior Estimators responsibility to plan ahead and foresee possible costs to the company for each project and to competitively and effectively produce bids that are timely, cost efficient, and profitable for the company.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Review RFP documents, drawings, and specifications, attend pre-bid meetings and coordinate walk-throughs, etc.
to determine project scope of work and required contents of estimate deliverable Work with clients and their representatives to establish preliminary construction budgets Conduct hard bid solicitations and prepare bid packages Solicit and coordinate subcontractor bids and supplier quotes for labor, material, and equipment to meet project specifications and budget requirements Perform quantity take-offs and develop an estimate prior to subcontractor input Compare and level subcontractor bids against in-house budget Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures Develop preliminary construction schedules as required Work with Sales and Administrative personnel to validate accurate information going to contract Work with Directors, Project Managers, and Superintendents for project turnover meetings Assist Operations with subcontractor buyouts when needed for negotiated projects Complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids with Sales team Participate in training and mentorship of new Estimating Department personnel Assist with routine maintenance and upkeep of our internal Estimating templates Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction POSITION REQUIREMENTS Familiarity with building construction, market conditions, means & methods, and trade practices Extensive experience with construction documents, drawings, and specifications Knowledge of construction materials & labor costing and basic accounting principles Deep understanding of standard Estimating practices and procedures Strong relationships with local subcontractor base Relationship development and maintenance with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, designers, respective professionals, and inter-departmental company personnel Self-motivated professional capable of prioritizing workloads and completing tasks Maintain a well-organized approach and disciplined work ethic QUALIFICATIONS Education - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry Industry Experience - Minimum (7) years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a must Management Skills - Ability to train people on Estimating forms and documents, and be able to provide feedback on individual team member ability Communication Skills - Excellent communication skills both oral and written; Effective presentation skills Computer Skills - Critical path scheduling, excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (especially Excel and Project); Quantity take-offs using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar Estimating software; Procore experience is a plus Have a valid driver's license Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shiftLicense/Certification:
Drivers License (Required)Work Location:
In person Recommended Skills Administration Architectural Drawing Basic Accounting Principles Bidding Coaching And Mentoring Communication Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are a company of construction professionals offering combined, in-depth career experiences in retail, restaurant and commercial development.
We have built our reputation on quality, value, and delivery of projects to our customers on schedule and within budget.
Each of our clients can expect direct interaction with the owners of the company and ongoing personal attention from a member of our executive team.
Client satisfaction and long-term relationships are priorities.
41 North Contractors' promise is to bring comprehensive performance, intelligent consulting and value engineering to all our customers.
41 North Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OVERVIEWThe Senior Estimator will be responsible for pricing all aspects of projects, complying with project designs and maintenance of project budget and schedule.
It is the Senior Estimators responsibility to plan ahead and foresee possible costs to the company for each project and to competitively and effectively produce bids that are timely, cost efficient, and profitable for the company.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Review RFP documents, drawings, and specifications, attend pre-bid meetings and coordinate walk-throughs, etc.
to determine project scope of work and required contents of estimate deliverable Work with clients and their representatives to establish preliminary construction budgets Conduct hard bid solicitations and prepare bid packages Solicit and coordinate subcontractor bids and supplier quotes for labor, material, and equipment to meet project specifications and budget requirements Perform quantity take-offs and develop an estimate prior to subcontractor input Compare and level subcontractor bids against in-house budget Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures Develop preliminary construction schedules as required Work with Sales and Administrative personnel to validate accurate information going to contract Work with Directors, Project Managers, and Superintendents for project turnover meetings Assist Operations with subcontractor buyouts when needed for negotiated projects Complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids with Sales team Participate in training and mentorship of new Estimating Department personnel Assist with routine maintenance and upkeep of our internal Estimating templates Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction POSITION REQUIREMENTS Familiarity with building construction, market conditions, means & methods, and trade practices Extensive experience with construction documents, drawings, and specifications Knowledge of construction materials & labor costing and basic accounting principles Deep understanding of standard Estimating practices and procedures Strong relationships with local subcontractor base Relationship development and maintenance with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, designers, respective professionals, and inter-departmental company personnel Self-motivated professional capable of prioritizing workloads and completing tasks Maintain a well-organized approach and disciplined work ethic QUALIFICATIONS Education - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry Industry Experience - Minimum (7) years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a must Management Skills - Ability to train people on Estimating forms and documents, and be able to provide feedback on individual team member ability Communication Skills - Excellent communication skills both oral and written; Effective presentation skills Computer Skills - Critical path scheduling, excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (especially Excel and Project); Quantity take-offs using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar Estimating software; Procore experience is a plus Have a valid driver's license Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shiftLicense/Certification:
Drivers License (Required)Work Location:
In person Recommended Skills Administration Architectural Drawing Basic Accounting Principles Bidding Coaching And Mentoring Communication Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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