Construction Junior Estimator - ENR Ranked GC
Michael Page Chicago
About Our Client
Our client, a highly respected construction management firm with roots dating back to the 1920s, has built a national reputation for excellence in large-scale projects. This general contractor has evolved into a major player in the construction industry, completing high-profile healthcare, educational, industrial, entertainment, commercial, retail, high-rise, and multi-family residential projects.With $1.7 billion in their project pipeline and over 800 employees, they pride themselves on strong client relationships, repeat business, and a people-centric culture. Notably, the company boasts a 90% repeat client rate and 89% employee retention due to its collaborative environment and commitment to quality over profit.
With a strong presence across the country, they are now expanding their team and looking to bring on a Junior Estimator.
Job Description- Works with Operations Manager & Engineering to form costs & labor costs on special projects.
- Generates estimates & proposals for selected projects.
- Obtains bidders lists for projects that have been scoped & estimated.
- Actively pursues bid projects with timely follow up & awareness of project status.
- Assists walk-in customers with project & product inquiries.
- Solicit and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients
- Prepare and submit proposals, within time-frame and following up until closed
- Facilitate an effective hand-off to the project manager
- Monitor budgets throughout the construction process
- Evaluate and prepare pricing for change orders.
- Update & maintain accurate pipeline reports, track leads, bookings, forecasting, reporting
- Build out a small department of other estimating professionals
- Flexible enough to handle some project management duties
- Ability to lead from the front
- Utilize technology to actualize on effective project and cost delivery
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management (must have)
- 2-5+ years of experience estimating with a general contractor
- MEP Experience is plus
- Hands-on experience Estimating projects based off blue prints
- Interest in Estimating as a career - ambitious, motivated professionals
- Previous experience estimating large size projects
- Proficiency with estimating software and spreadsheet design
- Experience with both quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
- Ability to perform both hard bid and conceptual bids
- Excellent references
- Willingness to lead a team and mentor junior employees
- Excellent communication skills
- Competitive Compensation Package depending on experience
- Generous PTO
- Company holidays
- 75%-100% Medical Benefits
- 401k Plan with company match
- cell phone and laptop provided
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursment/Ongoing Certifications Classes
- ESOP Program
- End of year bonus
- Life insurance policy
- Generous maternity & paternity leave
- End of year celebrations
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