Junior Estimator - Top Chicago General Contractor - Michael Page

apartmentMichael Page placeRosemont calendar_month 

About Our Client

This Chicago lane-based commercial General Contractor was established over 90 years ago and has developed a very strong reputation within the area. They believe in valuing and advancing their employee's careers and forming positive relationships within the community.

If you are looking for a positive company culture with terrific work/life balance at a rapidly growing GC, please apply within 48 hours to be considered!

Job Description
  • Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
  • Prepare work to be estimated by gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
  • Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
  • Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
  • Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Perform conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets
  • Review plans for consistency and accuracy
  • Manage all levels of take-offs while applying unit prices
  • Collaborate with others on the construction team to successfully bid jobs
  • Develop into a leader within the estimating team
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
  • Minimum of 2 years of Estimating experience, ideally at a commercial general contractor
  • Preferably have a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture or a related field
  • Proficient with both hard bid and conceptual estimating
  • Well versed in Procore, Bluebeam and other estimating software's
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Understanding of Construction Systems
  • OSHA certification is preferred
  • Flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and time lines though analytic problem solving
  • Able to work independently as well as in a collaborative team-oriented environment
What's on Offer
  • A competitive base salary between $75,000-$100,000 (Depending on Experience with a General Contractor)
  • Opportunity to work on high profile projects
  • Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based
  • Medical insurance including dental and vision
  • Generous 401K structure
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Company profit sharing
  • Robust career advancement opportunity
  • Strong training programs
  • Generous PTO/personal days/sick days
  • Company wide events
  • Company phone and laptop provided
  • DE&I Initiative
  • Family oriented company
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