Estimator
Allen George Construction Co · Mokena, IL · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
George Allen Construction is a premier construction firm specializing in both commercial construction and railroad construction projects. With over 45+ years of business, our company has built a great reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor pre-construction and estimating teams, ensuring efficient service delivery and enhanced performance.
- Oversee and review final bidding processes, subcontractor and supplier pricing, and proposals for negotiated and hard-bid projects.
- Collaborate with the estimating team on final estimates, budgets, and value engineering efforts, creating detailed cost models, budgets, spending forecasts, and schedules.
- Generate competitive proposals for GMP contracts and present information effectively to subcontractors and team members.
- Serve as a liaison between clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders, facilitating communication and strategic partnerships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial or railroad construction estimating.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience overseeing estimating/pre-construction teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Familiarity with construction websites like Building Connected, Blue Book, and iSqFt is a plus.
Pay
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Great growth possibilities in a stable working environment.
- Over 90% repeat clients.
- Learn from the best employees with over 1,000 years of cumulative experience.