Senior Construction Estimator

Job Description

Founded in 1984, BEAR Construction Company is a family-owned General Contracting and Construction Management firm located in Chicagoland, completing work throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. In addition to our 100 full-time professionals, we also employ a large team of union carpenters, laborers, and painters.

Position Overview

Our Estimators must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and be able to complete projects in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an individual that will be able to review bid documents, work with contractors and produce complete bid packages while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-construction teams and develop estimates off conceptual ideas or drawings
• Prepare estimates by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Properly identify project scope of work for bid solicitations
• Develop and train estimators not only in the process of estimating, but also how to improve profitability.
• Effectively manage and meet deadlines
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related contract documents.
• Ensure that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
• Provide accurate, timely and complete estimates displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Ability to construct estimate structure to meet request for proposal (RFP)
• Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques through continued education
• Capable of answering subcontractor questions and negotiating with subcontractors on a timely basis.
• Oversee multiple projects.
• Attend onsite and/or virtual pre-bid meetings
• Network with potential clients and vendors
  
  

Qualifications:

• College Degree – Construction Management/Engineering preferred or related experience
• 5 years’ industry experience with commercial renovation and ground up construction. Industrial construction estimating experience would be plus.
• Proven track record of estimating and winning projects
• Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, verbal, written, and follow-up skills.
• Familiar with bidding, estimating, and construction management digital platforms
• Microsoft office proficiency (including Word and Excel)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Embrace teamwork with a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn new skills and has an overall pride in quality of work.
• Ability to problem solve, create detailed and efficient processes.
• Ability to work well independently and with other team members to accomplish company goals.
  
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  
  

Opportunities for Growth

Additional responsibilities, cross-training and internal advancement opportunities are a few examples of how BEAR Construction Company’s management team continually strives to motivate and challenge employees.

BEAR Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.