Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

Immediate need for a talented Estimator
. This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN | Seattle, WA (Onsite).

Job
-18497

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 /annum. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) PTOs, 401k etc.

• Work with preconstruction managers, project managers, and other estimators to develop accurate and timely conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bidding events.
• Scope, select and recommend subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.
• Create and monitor project estimate updates with the evolution and refinement of project scope.
• Champion data integrity through consistent archiving of estimates and tracking historic costs.
• Support the development, architecture, and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including cost validation, value design, preconstruction project schedule input, procurement lead times, and project pursuit assistance.
• Support, review, and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers and other estimators.
• Assist and mentor new estimators, project managers, and preconstruction engineers.
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets, capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs.

• Have knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.
• Are proficient with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Can perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take-offs and then summarize data for comparison and evaluation.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, JOIN, Building Connected and Bluebeam.
• Communicate proactively and effectively, and focus on customer needs, expectations, and satisfaction.
• Display a high level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Have experience with commercial industrial and/or sitework estimating.
• 4 year engineering, architectural or management degree required, or experience in relevant field.
• 6+ years commercial construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods and able to read and understand project plans.
• Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Be able to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs and summarize data in a meaningful way.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of OST, Bluebeam, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit a plus.
• Knowledge of design-build, CM at Risk, and best-value processes.
• Able to teach skills and knowledge to others.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.
• Able to listen, prioritize, and value the opinions of others.

Our client is a leading Commercial real estate and construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions.

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