Estimator - Commercial Construction - Gpac

One of the region's top builders, is looking for a progressive, experienced, and client-focused Estimator with talent, initiative and drive to join their team and have a critical role their growing organization.  As a leader in the building industry in Chicago, Illinois, this general contractor only the best of the best and provides them with outstanding opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team-oriented environment.  They pride themselves on retaining their people and winning projects that challenge each member to their full potential.  This is a well-established firm that has maintained a commitment to success and increased the adoption of sustainable construction practices throughout the industry.

Seize the opportunity in Chicago to be groomed for a leadership position in a short amount of time! 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and review project plans, requirements and specifications
• Demonstrated leadership ability to coordinate a team to develop a large multi-disciplinary estimates
• Determine labor and equipment costs
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
• Understand project logistics and project schedule
• Understand all bid documents and assess project risks
• Review quotes and estimates with the project team
• Prepare estimates and different levels of completion (conceptual, schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Orchestrate pre-construction duties and meeting with owners, clients and engineers
• Serve as company interface between owner & architect
• Responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subs and project team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar field
• Experience working on large multi-million-dollar projects exceeding $25Million dollars
• Advanced computer skills with estimating software
• Effective presentation skills
• Advanced Computer skills with MS Office
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Understand all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects

For immediate consideration APPLY TODAY by sending your resume to jenn.laqua@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.