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Michael Page

Construction Estimator - Municipal Projects - Chicago

Michael Page, Park Ridge, Illinois, United States, 60068


Established general contractor with a strong pipeline leading into 2025Competitive salary, benefits, bonus structure, PTO, 401K planAbout Our Client

Our client is a well-established General Contractor in the Chicagoland area. Employee satisfaction is one of their top priorities, so they offer great benefits, compensation packages, and a variety of other perks. If you are looking to join a successful company, with strong values and a collaborative work environment, this is a great opportunity for you!

Project Portfolio: Public (CPS, CHA), Municipal and JOC projectsProject Values: $100,000 - $50M ground up and renovationsRevenue: Yearly Revenue $100M+Strong Compensation and Benefits Package (with bonus)Job Description

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 Applicant

The successful Estimator:

BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferredExperience with public or JOC projects requiredHard bid estimating experience10+ years of experience in constructionExperience with conceptual estimating and hard bid estimatingGround up project knowledge and experienceWhat's on Offer

A competitive base salary between $90,000-$130,000 (Depending on Experience)Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year.Full health insurance package, plus PTO, paid holidays, 401k match, and profit sharing planCompany wide events, team bonding, and charitable outingsRobust career advancement opportunityStrong training programsFlexible work hours

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