Estimator II

Description WHO WE ARE 41 North Contractors is a general contracting company serving both the Chicago, Illinois and Phoenix, Arizona markets. We are a company of construction professionals offering combined, in-depth career experience in retail, restaurant, and commercial development. We have built our reputation on quality, value, and delivery of projects to our customers, on schedule and within budget. An entrepreneurial spirit allows us to be competitive in today’s market, and our value engineering provides clients with economic alternatives and cost efficiency. Each of our clients can expect direct interaction with the owners of the company and ongoing personal attention from a member of our executive team. Client satisfaction and long-term relationships are priorities. 41 North Contractors promises to bring comprehensive performance, intelligent consulting, and value engineering to all our customers. What The Job Is The Estimator II will be responsible for pricing all aspects of projects, complying with project designs, and maintenance of project budget and schedule. It is the Estimator II’s responsibility to plan and foresee possible costs to the company for each project and to competitively and effectively produce bids that are timely, cost efficient, and profitable for the company. What You Will Be Doing Review RFP documents, drawings, specifications, attend pre-bid meetings and coordinate walkthrough’s, etc. to determine project scope of work and required contents of estimate deliverableWork with clients and their representatives to establish preliminary construction budgetsConduct hard bid solicitations and prepare bid packagesSolicit and coordinate subcontractor bids and supplier quotes for labor, material, and equipment to meet project specifications and budget requirementsPerform quantity take-offs and develop an estimate prior to subcontractor inputCompare and level subcontractor bids against in-house budgetMaintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figuresDevelop preliminary construction schedules as requiredWork with Sales and Administrative personnel to validate accurate information going to contractWork with Directors, Project Managers, and Superintendents for project turnover meetingsAssist Operations with subcontractor buyouts when needed for negotiated projectsComplete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids with Sales teamParticipate in training and mentorship of new Estimating Department personnelAssist with routine maintenance and upkeep of our internal Estimating templatesPerform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction What Your Skills Are Familiarity with building construction, market conditions, means & methods, and trade practicesExtensive experience with construction documents, drawings, and specificationsKnowledge of construction materials & labor costing and basic accounting principlesDeep understanding of standard Estimating practices and proceduresStrong relationships with local subcontractor baseRelationship development and maintenance with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, designers, respective professionals, and inter-departmental company personnelSelf-motivated professional capable of prioritizing workloads and completing tasksMaintain a well-organized approach and disciplined work ethicManagement Skills – Ability to train people on Estimating forms and documents, and be able to provide feedback on individual team member abilityCommunication Skills – Excellent communication skills both oral and written; Effective presentation skills Computer Skills – Critical path scheduling, excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (especially Excel and Project); Quantity take-offs using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar Estimating software; Procore experience is a plus #ZR Requirements WHATS THE BARE ESSENTIALS Education – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industryIndustry Experience – Minimum (3) years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a mustHave a valid driver’s license What Sets You Apart Education – Master’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industryIndustry Experience – 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating with conceptual estimating, negotiated cost estimating, and hard bidding; Must be able to work closely with architects, developers, and business owners as required; Knowledge of commercial construction means and methods is a must WAGE TRANSPARENCY DISCLAIMER We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. Job Type: Full-time Base Pay: (See Wage Disclaimer on determination of base pay) Benefits Auto/Cell Stipend Medical Insurance: 70/30 employer split starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days Life/Dental/Vision: 100% employer covered starting the 1st of the month after first 60 days 40 Paid Sick hours (5 Days) 80 Accrued Vacation hours through the year (10 Days) 8 Paid Holidays 401K Match Work Location: In person Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: This role is being vetted through our internal recruiting team. We kindly request not making contact about filling this role. Thank you.