Construction Estimator

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

Base + bonus + benefits. Package can go to $200K.

Responsible for responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs. Developing relationships with new and existing customers. Identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls.

• Estimating and Bidding:
  • Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
  • Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials.
  • Prepare quotations/bids for re-roofing from field information.
  • Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process.
• Product and Purchasing:
  • Work closely with manufacturer representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters.
  • Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques.
• Customer Satisfaction / Business Development:
  • Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project files.

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs.
• Ability to compile and prepare project submittals.
• Analytical: work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets for basic calculations and ratio analyses.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills.
• Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word; data management system like Data Forma a plus.
• Team coordination: work effectively independently or in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑hire criminal background check.

1+ years experience in Commercial Construction.