Estimating Information Specialist
The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$75k–$118k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Acquire, integrate, and manage all engineering and design documentation for the Estimating Department.
- Notify Estimating staff of changes such as bid date extensions, drawing replacements, and impact on specific trades.
- Manage and be the liaison for subcontractor outreach programs.
- Secure document procedures when required on projects.
- Preliminary reviews of Prequalification submissions from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Ensure completeness of Prequalification submissions and assist subcontractors with the system if needed.
- Manage and maintain the Subcontractor Database/Invitation to Bid programs.
- Update vendor lists and upload documents into the Estimating System.
- Provide output from the system as needed.
- Enter all estimates into the system and acquire any missing information from owners, project, or estimating staff.
- Support Estimating Leadership in corporate meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience working with computer systems.
- General understanding of estimating process is helpful.
- Proficient in the use of Customer Relations Software.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint and Subcontractor Database/Invitation to Bid programs.
- Must be able to read blueprints and other construction documents.
- Shares information, listens, and involves others.
- Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work.
- Effective at thinking through problems and information.
Pay
Salary Range: $75,000 - $118,000/Yr.
Division: Building
Job Category: Estimating
Job Type: Full_time