Estimator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$74K - $119K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
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Estimator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$74K - $119K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Superintendent
$90K - $163K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Superintendent
$90K - $163K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Estimator
$74K - $119K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Estimator
$74K - $119K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Self-Perform Concrete Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Self-Perform Concrete Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
VDC Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
VDC Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Self-Perform Concrete Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Self-Perform Concrete Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Superintendent
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $163K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Superintendent
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $163K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Traveling Senior Superintendent - COLD AND FOOD GROUP
$103K - $187K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Traveling Senior Superintendent - COLD AND FOOD GROUP
$103K - $187K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Traveling Senior Superintendent - COLD AND FOOD GROUP
Chicago, IL · On-site
$103K - $187K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Traveling Senior Superintendent - COLD AND FOOD GROUP
Chicago, IL · On-site
$103K - $187K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
VDC Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
VDC Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Senior IT Services Specialist
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Senior IT Services Specialist
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Project Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Senior Commissioning Manager (Non-Traveling)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Senior Commissioning Manager (Non-Traveling)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Project Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Project Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
MEP Design Phase Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $180K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
MEP Design Phase Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $180K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
MEP Design Phase Manager
$120K - $180K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
MEP Design Phase Manager
$120K - $180K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
VDC Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
VDC Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $150K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Director of Risk Management
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Director of Risk Management
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $175K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Senior IT Services Specialist
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
Senior IT Services Specialist
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $105K/yr
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course ...
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ABOUT POWER:
Power Construction is consistently regarded as one of Chicago's largest and most respected General Contractors according to Crain's Chicago. But beyond that, you can find us on the golf course, competing in beach volleyball or softball in Grant Park, brewing beer, attending neighborhood festivals, giving back to the community, and spending time together during a range of company-sponsored events. Our culture is one of the reasons we’ve been selected by our employees as a top workplace year after year and it’s reflected in our current 91% employee retention rate.
We are builders. We crave being in the field and share an appetite for innovation. We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together helps foster stronger outcomes. We are driven to wow our clients and business partners, improve our processes, hire the right people, and help them grow.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary function is to support our project teams in the development of accurate budgets and estimates from program through guaranteed maximum price.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction related field
- 0-6 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, BuildingConnected, 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
- Travel in and around Chicago and its suburbs
COMPENSATION DETAILS:
Salary Range: $74,000-$119,000
Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.