Construction Estimator Salary in Illinois, USA

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 clientsPrepare and submit proposals, within time-frame and following up until closedFacilitate an effective hand-off to the project managerMonitor budgets throughout the construction processEvaluate and prepare pricing for change orders.Update & maintain accurate pipeline reports, track leads, bookings, forecasting, reportingBuild out a small department of other estimating professionalsFlexible enough to handle some project management dutiesAbility to lead from the frontUtilize technology to actualize on effective project and cost deliveryMPI 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.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred3+ years of experience with a general contractorWill be considered if you have experience in any market within the GC worldHands-on experience Estimating projects based off blue printsInterest in Estimating as a career - ambitious, motivated professionalsPrevious experience estimating large size projectsProficiency with estimating software and spreadsheet designAbility to perform both hard bid and conceptual bidsExcellent referencesWillingness to lead a team and mentor junior employeesExcellent communication skills

The key responsibilities of the Estimator:Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.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 Estimator:BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferredCorporate interiors estimating experience required 8+ years of experience in construction with general contractors

The key responsibilities of the Estimator:Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.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 Estimator:BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferredCorporate interiors estimating experience required 8+ years of experience in construction with general contractors

The key responsibilities of the Estimator:Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.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 Estimator:BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferredCorporate interiors estimating experience required 8+ years of experience in construction with general contractors

Perform conceptual, schematic, and design development budgetsReview plans for consistency and accuracyCompute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirementsPrepare work to be estimated by gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documentsResolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing informationPresent prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive informationPrepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trendsManage all levels of take-offs while applying unit pricesCollaborate with others on the construction team to successfully bid jobsDevelop into a leader within the estimating teamMPI 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.5+ years of estimating experience, ideally with a developerPreferably have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or a related fieldProficient with both hard bid and conceptual estimatingWell versed in Procore, Bluebeam and other estimating software'sExcellent organization skillsUnderstanding of Construction SystemsOSHA certification is preferredFlexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and time lines though analytic problem solvingAble to work independently as well as in a collaborative team-oriented environment

The key responsibilities of the Estimator:Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.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 Estimator:BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferredCorporate interiors estimating experience required 8+ years of experience in construction with general contractors

The key responsibilities of the Estimator:Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.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 Estimator:BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferredCorporate interiors estimating experience required 8+ years of experience in construction with general contractors

Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.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.4-year college degree in engineering or construction management is desirable.5+ years of estimating experience, preferably in the commercial, multifamily or mixed use space. Additional field experience and project engineering is desirable.Experienced and proficient in On-Screen Take-Off and Timberline estimating software is preferable but not mandatory assuming candidate has experience in similar applications.Proficient in MS Excel, FTP site, document distribution, storage and records management.

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 clientsPrepare and submit proposals, within time-frame and following up until closedFacilitate an effective hand-off to the project managerMonitor budgets throughout the construction processEvaluate and prepare pricing for change orders.Update & maintain accurate pipeline reports, track leads, bookings, forecasting, reportingBuild out a small department of other estimating professionalsFlexible enough to handle some project management dutiesAbility to lead from the frontUtilize technology to actualize on effective project and cost deliveryMPI 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.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred3+ years of experience with a general contractorWill be considered if you have experience in any market within the GC worldHands-on experience Estimating projects based off blue printsInterest in Estimating as a career - ambitious, motivated professionalsPrevious experience estimating large size projectsProficiency with estimating software and spreadsheet designAbility to perform both hard bid and conceptual bidsExcellent referencesWillingness to lead a team and mentor junior employeesExcellent communication skillsHard bid experience is required

Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and companyTrack and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management teamAssists with certain post-bid buyouts.Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.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.4-year college degree in engineering or construction management is desirable.5+ years of estimating experience, preferably in the commercial, multifamily or mixed use space. Additional field experience and project engineering is desirable.Experienced and proficient in On-Screen Take-Off and Timberline estimating software is preferable but not mandatory assuming candidate has experience in similar applications.Proficient in MS Excel, FTP site, document distribution, storage and records management.