Construction Estimator

Growing Company in Chicago. has a need for 2 Estimators in Commercial Construction.

• Base + bonus + benefits, package can go to $200K
• Bids: Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs
• Relationships: Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers
• Sales Pipeline: Responsible for identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls.

Specific Objectives

· Estimating and Bidding

o Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications and other pertinent bid documents.

o Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials

o Prepare quotations / bids for negotiated Re-Roofing or Consultant Re-Roofing from field information.

o Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process to reflect changes in market and business conditions.

· Product and Purchasing

o Work closely with manufacture representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters.

o Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques.

· Customer Satisfaction / Business Development

o Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

· Projects

o Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects.

o Maintain accurate and up to date project files.

Required Knowledge & Skills

o Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs.

o Ability to compile and prepare project submittals.

· Analytical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets that use formulas for basic calculations and ratio analyses.

· Project Management

o Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills.

o Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders.

o Data management: Most project documents are managed electronically. Proficiency with software technology including Excel and Word is a must. DataForma is a plus.

o Team coordination: Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

· Must be able to pass a pre-hire criminal background check.

Experience

· 1+ years experience in Commercial Construction