CoreBuilt Contracting, Inc. is Hiring an Estimator / Project Engineer - Commercial Construction Near Chicago, IL
Job DescriptionESTIMATOR / PROJECT ENGINEER (Commercial Construction)We are seeking an Estimator / P.E. to help us keep up with existing and projected workload, estimating, and assisting with overall project management. We are a lean, nimble group in need of a candidate with 2-4 years of construction experience who can step in to manage and support all aspects of a project life cycle. Pre-con, budgeting, estimating, submittals, RFIs, subcontractor negotiations, project planning, scheduling, buildout execution and final project close out. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is a chance to be a part of all phases of the construction process. The candidate will have to be able to undertake a wide variety of responsibilities that include some of the following:
Take on bulk of company estimating duties including drafting invitations to bid, sub outreach, sub vetting, work scope development, budgeting, value engineering, and drafting client proposals.
Sole management of smaller commercial projects with limited oversight.
Support Project Managers and site Superintendents in the full life cycle of larger projects.
Attend the OAC and Subcontractor meetings and write weekly reports and job summaries.
Create and update construction schedules.
Write submittals, change orders, requests for information (RFI) and other critical project communications.
Create subcontract agreements, participate in contract negotiations, create pay applications, manage budgets and create financial reports at project level.
This position will entail work onsite occasionally that includes meetings, supporting project superintendents, project deliveries, etc.
Assist in the close-out process, including managing punch list, collecting and organizing all the required documentation, forms, transmittals, manuals, and certifications.
Effective and thorough communication with clients.
EXPECTATIONS:
Must take full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Must be willing to fill in at any level where there's an immediate need.
Must be tenacious and unrelenting.
Must be brave enough to present ideas to improve methods and processes.
Must be an over-communicator.
Must be able to solve problems creatively.
Must prefer a fast pace and thrive under pressure.
Must love construction!
QUALIFICATIONS:
College Degree preferred.
2-4 years of construction-related experience.
Strong technical background in construction software – Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, MS Office, and more.
Great communications skills – verbal & written.
BENEFITS:
Salary Range $80,000 to $95,000, dependent upon experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance fully provided.
Discretionary bonus.
Cell phone stipend.
401K w/ company match.
Company provides basic life insurance and opportunity to purchase voluntary additional life insurance coverage.
Paid Time off and holidays.
Company DescriptionCoreBuilt Contracting, Inc. is a growing commercial general contractor headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. We complete projects throughout Chicagoland and have recently expanded beyond state lines. We specialize in interior buildouts, building renovations, and ground-up construction in the commercial sector. CoreBuilt Is: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative CoreBuilt Contracting, Inc. is a growing commercial general contractor headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. We complete projects throughout Chicagoland and have recently expanded beyond state lines. We specialize in interior buildouts, building renovations, and ground-up construction in the commercial sector. CoreBuilt Is: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative