Senior Estimator(Building your future, one estimate at a time)

Job Description

Job Description

W.A. Randolph – Gurnee, IL

Are you a seasoned construction professional with 10 years of experience, a sharp eye for detail and a passion for accuracy? W.A. Randolph is looking for a person with those exact qualifications along with a degree focusing on Construction or construction-related areas such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, etc. This is a key role where you will lead the estimating process from concept to completion. If you are ready to bring your industry knowledge and experience to company that values you, we want to hear from you.

About W.A. Randolph:

W.A. Randolph is a leading construction firm known for its commitment to excellence, professionalism, and employee satisfaction. With a strong onboarding process that ensures every team member is set up for success from day one, the company fosters a supportive and structured work environment.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. The company also offers attractive perks such as phone and car allowances, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement.

The workplace culture is professional yet welcoming, with a focus on collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether you're on-site or in the office, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Join a team where your contributions make a real impact on projects that shape communities.

• What You'll Do: Handle all the areas of client development including growth and development of client relationships, being actively involved in the preconstruction phase, and meet with owners, architects and other industry-related professionals to network and promote W.A. Randolph's interests.
• Actively participating in areas of preconstruction specifically with preparation of budgets, subcontractor/material supplier bid lists, and in preconstruction presentations with Owners providing necessary information.
• Prepare instructions to bidders and other bid solicitation information as required.
• Be knowledgeable of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs and maintain the cost database for use in future preliminary budgets and pricing
• Identify and qualify new material suppliers and maintain the subcontractor database.
• Actively participate in construction planning by assisting in the preparation of the preliminary construction schedule, attend design meetings with Owner, architect, engineers and consultants.
• Perform on-site visits to verify status of on-going projects and view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate.

What We're Looking For:

• 10 years of experience in estimating commercial/residential construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Excel & Word.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and quantity take-off software.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.

Position Benefits:

• Pay: $130,000 - $175,000 annually, based on experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Why Join Us?

• Close-knit working community.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits.
• Solid company and we are not going anywhere.

Are you ready to make an impact on high-profile construction projects? Apply now and join W.A. Randolph, Inc., where your expertise will shape the future of the industry.

W.A. Randolph, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.