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REYES GROUP

Estimator

Markham, IL · On-site

Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of use of computer and estimating software packages. * Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, Access ...

Painter Bros

Estimator

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

Experience with estimating software or CRM tools a plus What We Offer: * A company truck * A cell phone and laptop * All of the marketing materials you need * Benefits after 90 days

M. J. Electric, LLC

Estimator - Industrial

Minooka, IL · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

... estimating software - Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bid and negotiated contracts - Assist with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application ...

Painter Bros

Estimator

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

Experience with estimating software or CRM tools a plus What We Offer: * A company truck * A cell phone and laptop * All of the marketing materials you need * Benefits after 90 days

TEKsystems

Electrical Estimator

Chicago, IL

$75K - $120K/yr

Utilize Accubid Enterprise (or similar estimating software) to develop accurate estimates * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Collaborate with project managers, superintendents ...

TEKsystems

Electrical Estimator

Chicago, IL

$120K - $145K/yr

Utilize Accubid Enterprise (or similar estimating software) to develop accurate estimates * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Collaborate with project managers, superintendents ...

TEKsystems

Electrical Project Estimator

Romeoville, IL

$75K - $120K/yr

Utilize Accubid Enterprise (or similar estimating software) to develop accurate estimates * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Collaborate with project managers, superintendents ...

TEKsystems

Electrical Project Estimator

Romeoville, IL

$120K - $145K/yr

Utilize Accubid Enterprise (or similar estimating software) to develop accurate estimates * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Collaborate with project managers, superintendents ...

ATMI PRECAST

Estimator

Aurora, IL · On-site

Experience using estimating software such as Bluebeam and familiarity with 3D modeling software (Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, or BIM) * Knowledge of current building codes and construction methods * Strong ...

JLL

Senior Estimator, Construction

Chicago, IL

Expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools * Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus * Ability to lead teams and interact ...

ATMI PRECAST

Estimator

Aurora, IL · On-site

Experience using estimating software such as Bluebeam and familiarity with 3D modeling software (Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, or BIM) * Knowledge of current building codes and construction methods * Strong ...

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Senior Estimator

Leopardo Construction

Hoffman Estates, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Leopardo Construction is looking for a Senior Estimator to join our growing Hoffman Estates team. This opportunity is a great fit for an experienced estimator to work on top-notch projects in a variety of markets from healthcare, multi-family residential, hospitality, to aviation. 
 
The Senior Estimator ensures project profitability by preparing detailed budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages as a member of the preconstruction and estimating team. This role is responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination. The Senior Estimator will also establish a bidders list, solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, prepare quantity surveys, and review project plans for constructability and value-added design. Supervision of other estimators, project engineers, or interns may be required.  
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the project team to determine and execute the best strategies for winning new projects, whether competitive or negotiated efforts. Lead the bid efforts as required. 
  • Understand, review and execute the bid requirements within the established deadlines for hard bid, competitive bid, conceptual, schematic, design development and Guaranteed Maximum Price estimates. Set fee goals when required 
  • Develop comprehensive, accurate and competitive conceptual estimates and budgets. Execute hard bid win strategies balancing the pursuit, profitability and client relations 
  • Conduct a thorough review and analysis of all bid documents and the project site. Schedule job site walkthroughs with key subcontractors/vendors, and clients 
  • Create RFIs and submit to the architect, owner or client. Manage RFI process and submit to bidding subcontractors/vendors as needed 
  • Communicate with the design team and owner as necessary during the preconstruction process 
  • Prepare detailed estimates (e.g., initial, schematic design stage, design development stage, and construction document stage) including creating quantity takeoffs, applying project-specific unit pricing, and value added design solutions 
  • Prequalify bidders and, based on scope of work, develop a list of qualified bidders to ensure the right subcontractor/vendor receives the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, including any addenda(s). Monitor the bidders list to ensure bid coverage; maintain strategic and ongoing communication with subcontractors/vendors. Review and qualify subcontractor/vendor bids 
  • Perform constructability analyses, prepare detailed narrative proposals that include a detailed scope of work and cost breakdowns, and manage project documents at all stages of preconstruction. Provide cost modeling and value design input 
  • Analyze cost drivers of projects and develop strategies to reduce cost 
  • Coordinate schedule and general condition requirements with the project team 
  • Coordinate with the preconstruction team, operations and marketing on client proposal development 
  • Participate in client presentations and preconstruction meetings as necessary 
  • Assist project management with subcontractor awards as required 
  • Review and present budget and bid package to project team, which may include the design team and owner 
  • Seek out and qualify new subcontractors/vendors. Network, cold call, schedule meet-and-greet, and check references for new subcontractors/vendors (such as those in new geographic markets) 
  • Build, strengthen and foster subcontractor/vendor relationships. Maintain frequent communication with the subcontractor/vendor communities 
  • Assist in recruitment efforts as required 
  • Assist in training and development of the team, project engineers, and interns 
  • Participate in and nurture broad networks of alliances with others to exchange knowledge and information in support of change initiatives 
  • Guide larger, cross-functional teams within the main company divisions (e.g. quality) 
  • Take an active role in industry associations, and actively network and promote Leopardo 
Education / Experience Requirements:
  • 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience is highly desirable, prior project management and field experience preferred 
  • College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to estimate large, complex projects ranging from $20-100M in markets such as aviation, healthcare, multifamily residential, and municipal
  • Consistent track record of bids won as well as project profitability
  • Mastery of conceptual estimating and budgeting, estimating software, negotiated and competitive processes, scheduling and value engineering
  • Knowledge of the subcontractor community and sub-market pricing
  • Broad knowledge of operations, project management and field supervision, and how they associate
  • Experience with current estimating software (i.e. MS Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, Onscreen Take off). Experience with ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) a plus 
Supervisory Requirements: This position may have supervisory responsibility for other estimators, project engineers or interns.
 
Benefits 
  • Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
  • Vision Program
  • Short term/long term disability
  • 401k + matching plan
  • Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
  • Identify theft protection
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $120-150k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages. 

Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal. 

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