MEP Cost Estimator

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MEP COST ESTIMATOR IN CHICAGO, IL.

The Concord Group (Concord) is a leading development and construction consulting firm specializing in Owner’s Representation, Cost Estimating, Schedule Management, Infrastructure Management, Specialized Real Estate Services, Commissioning, Building Energy Management, Energy Modeling/Life Cycle Costs, Facility Condition Assessments and Sustainability Consulting. With offices in Chicago, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Atlanta, Columbus, Orlando, Melbourne and Las Vegas, we have provided services for over 30 years to educational institutions, governmental agencies, healthcare systems and the private commercial sector.

We are looking for an MEP Cost Estimator with 5 years’ experience to join our Chicago, IL office.

• Reviews drawings, specifications, narratives and supplemental information for completeness and clarity
• Prepare clear detailed quantity takeoffs for specified scopes of work to assist senior estimating team members
• Disseminate information to estimating team to allow for proper completion of estimates
• Ensure all estimating team members complete their portions of work and assemble all data into one cohesive estimate
• Self-review of work product
• Review work product of junior staff
• Responsible for the completing the final product prior to senior staff review
• Ensure timely completion of estimating tasks including working overtime as necessary
• Evaluate costs for material, equipment & labor productivity for specific projects & locations
• Obtain budget pricing from manufacturers and subcontractors
• Collaborate with clients, architect and engineers to ensure proper scope understanding
• Organize & travel to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required and other factors related to the scope of work
• Lead meetings to review estimates and/or reconcile with contractor or third party estimators
• Review estimate as a whole and evaluate quickly for major issues and be able to answer basic questions on any portion of the estimate
• Maintains quality service by following company standards
• Compiles questions & comments related to the project’s scope of work
• Perform day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining files
• Communicates and stays abreast of the latest information, both internally and externally, that affects all aspects of the costs used to prepare estimates
• Assist in maintaining cost database to ensure costs are up to date
• Maintains professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Prepares conceptual estimates with minimal information
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

• Ability to work under pressure and multitask to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Good verbal, oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computer skills including all MS Office programs, On-Screen Takeoff, ICE, Assemble
• Ability to implement and train others in the use of estimating software
• Advanced knowledge of building and construction
• Thorough understanding of project logistics & schedules
• Strong knowledge of standard estimating practices
• Reading comprehension, critical thinking, deductive reasoning & active learning
• Ability to provide an overview of the company as a whole and all services it provides to existing and potential clients

• 5+ years of construction MEP estimating experience or exceptional aptitude at previous level

Bachelor’s degree in construction related field or equivalent work experience