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Senior Manager of Preconstruction Estimating

Pepper Construction Group
Barrington, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/29/2025
With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Company Overview

Pepper leads the construction industry with an energy and ambition uncommon today. We seek out new methods and technologies that support your vision with a practical approach, and we apply our nearly 100 years of expertise to ensure the precision, quality and confidence that comes from working alongside a partner dedicated to performance.

Every building starts with a solid foundation; it’s people. At Pepper, we create leaders at every level and generate momentum in every market we serve by rewarding new thinking and respecting the long-standing values that have made our company unique for generations. You'll see the impact of our leadership in everything we do - from the Preconstruction work we deliver to the decisions we make in the field to the relationships we form and keep fresh for years to come.

As a family-owned and operated company, we take building personally.

Position Summary

MEP Estimators are responsible for the activities that occur as early as the project pursuit prior to the start of construction with a specific focus on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and logistics planning. MEP Estimators are expected to work with people in all levels of the company to establish budget and operational priorities to help ensure a quality project.

Major Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed quantity surveys both manually and electronically at all stages of the design process involving MEP systems.
  • Develop detailed scopes of work and conduct scope review meetings for the MEP trades.
  • Perform Value Engineering/Value Analysis.
  • Perform comparable building system analysis and constructability analysis.
  • Possess knowledge of cost and pricing trends and develop escalation analysis.
  • Develop conceptual estimates from limited information.
  • Provide knowledge and expertise to fill in missing information to provide complete estimates.
  • Prepare budgets, analyze bids and itemized breakdowns for MEP trades.
  • Develop qualified subcontractor's lists.
  • Compile MEP Bid Matrix and confirm complete coordination between trades.
  • Prepare GMP pricing and design build budgets.
  • Develop and maintain library of cost breakdowns and unit costs.
  • Develop and review Change Order Requests and Pricing.
  • Develop and review Project Schedules.

Position Requirements

  • B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area
  • At least seven (7) years experience in pre-construction
  • Must have experience estimating HVAC projects. Ownership of estimating projects is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Mechanical systems and estimating strongly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities
  • Strong communication skills with all levels of management
  • Sustainability construction knowledge a plus
  • The target salary for this position is $150,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.
  • Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.
  • For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

Salary : $150,000

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