Construction Estimator - Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD95,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
The primary function is to support our project teams in the development of accurate budgets and estimates from program through guaranteed maximum price.
  • Become an experienced Estimator with Chicago's most reputable General Contractor
  • Excellent training program led by industry leaders

About Our Client

A Chicagoland General Contractor who has been around for over 100 years and specializes in commercial, public, higher education, aviation, and municipal construction. Their projects consist of corporate interiors projects as well as ground up construction. They do not do layoffs, as they only hire for the longterm, not per project.

  • Project Values: $3M - $100M ground up
  • Revenue: Yearly Revenue $100M+
  • Strong Compensation and Benefits Package (with bonus)
  • They have implemented a strong push for diversity and inclusion and have established a great culture of employees
  • Strong pipeline of projects through 2025 leading into 2026

Job Description

* Work with the entire preconstruction team in various capacities
* Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction document phases
* Present Value Engineering ideas when required
* Interpret and accurately compare contractor proposals through detailed bid analysis sheet
* Prepare quantity surveys for most construction trade work
* Maintain subcontractor relations and build subcontractor interest for future bids
* Assist in maintaining historical cost database and as well as subcontractor database
* Maintain good working knowledge of current unit costs and building costs/sf
* Maintain and build stronger client relations
* Negotiate, award and write subcontracts
* Accurately estimate general condition costs as well as preliminary scheduling
* Navigate and utilize information contained in REVIT Models

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

* 2-8 years of experience/knowledge of construction estimating
* High degree of analytical skills
* Knowledge of materials, methods, and processes
* Plan & specification interpretation
* Must be able to clearly and effectively present detailed information in meetings
* Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize and multitask
* Possess strong ethics
* Communication skills (verbal & written)
* Ability to delegate effectively
* Knowledge in WinEst, OST, SmartBid, Excel and Word
* Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities
* Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, et.) skills
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete numerous projects in a timely manner

What's on Offer

  • A competitive base salary between $95,000-$120,000 (Depending on Experience)
  • Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based.
  • Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
  • Generous 401K structure
  • Gas card
  • Company profit sharing
  • Robust career advancement opportunity
  • Strong training programs
  • Generous PTO Days
  • Company wide events
  • Gas/fuel card offered
  • Company Vehicle offered
  • Company phone and laptop provided
  • DE&I Initiative
Contact
Moira Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6709604

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Moira Hughes
Job Reference
JN-042025-6709604