Estimator II

Description

Position at Leopardo Construction

Leopardo Construction is looking for an Estimator to join our growing Hoffman Estates team. This opportunity is a great fit for an experienced estimator to work on top‑notch projects in a variety of markets from healthcare, multi‑family residential, hospitality, to aviation.

• Collaborate with the project team to determine and execute the best strategies for winning new projects, whether competitive or negotiated efforts
• Understand, review and execute the bid requirements within the established deadlines for negotiated bid, competitive bid, conceptual, schematic, design development and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates
• Conduct a thorough review and analysis of all bid documents and the project site. Schedule job site walkthroughs with key subcontractors/vendors, and clients, as required
• Communicate with the design team and owner as necessary during the preconstruction process
• Prepare detailed conceptual estimates during the initial, schematic and design development stages of a negotiated project including creating quantity takeoffs, applying project‑specific unit pricing, production based estimating (when appropriate) value added design practices, value engineering, cost control etc. including hard bidding the final documents
• Competitively hard bid, design bid build projects
• Prequalify bidders and, based on scope of work, develop a list of qualified bidders to ensure the right subcontractor/vendor receives the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, including any addenda(s). Monitor the bidders list to ensure bid coverage; maintain strategic and ongoing communication with subcontractors/vendors. Review and qualify subcontractor/vendor bids
• Perform constructability analyses, prepare detailed narrative proposals, and manage project documents at all stages of preconstruction. Provide cost modeling and value design input
• Coordinate schedule and general condition requirements with the project team
• Partner with marketing, business development and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) on client proposal development
• Participate in client presentations and preconstruction meetings as necessary
• Assist project management with subcontractor awards as required
• Review and present budget and bid package to project team, which may include the design team and owner
• Seek out and qualify new subcontractors/vendors. Network, cold call, schedule meet‑and‑greet, and check references of out of town subcontractors/vendors and new relations within the current geographic area
• Build, strengthen and foster subcontractor/vendor relationships. Maintain frequent communication with the subcontractor/vendor communities
• Assist in recruitment efforts as required
• Peer‑to‑peer mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Participate in and nurture broad networks of alliances with others to exchange knowledge and information in support of change initiatives
• Participate in larger, cross‑functional teams within the main Company divisions (e.g., Total Quality Management)
• Take an active role in industry associations, and actively network and promote Leopardo

• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience, some field or project management experience preferred
• Must be able to handle a small‑to‑medium size commercial project or one division of a large‑size commercial project independently
• Must have a thorough understanding of division of scope, the ability to read drawings and specifications, perform quantity take off, work scope definition, computer estimating and scheduling, and presentations
• College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Consistent track record of bids won as well as project profitability
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft preferred); knowledge of On‑Screen Takeoff or similar software, and knowledge of electronic estimating software, Plan Grid knowledge a plus

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gr…