Estimator

WHO WE ARE

41 North Contractors is a general contracting company specializing in retail, restaurant, and commercial development, proudly serving the Chicago, Illinois and Scottsdale, Arizona markets and the surrounding communities we call home. Our team brings knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to every project, while staying grounded in our founding values of pride, ability, and honesty. We believe these principles are the foundation of strong relationships, enabling better analysis, decision-making, and communication. With a focus on continuous innovation, we are working to disrupt the status quo set by large construction companies by delivering greater value and efficiency to our clients.


WHAT THE JOB IS

The Estimator will be responsible for pricing all aspects of projects, complying with project designs, and maintenance of project budget and schedule. It is the Estimator'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.

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Requirements

Requirements

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 deliverable
• Work with clients and their representatives to establish preliminary construction budgets
• Conduct hard bid solicitations and prepare bid packages
• Solicit and coordinate subcontractor bids and supplier quotes for labor, material, and equipment to meet project specifications and budget requirements
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop an estimate prior to subcontractor input
• Compare and level subcontractor bids against in-house budget
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures
• Develop preliminary construction schedules as required
• Work with Sales and Administrative personnel to validate accurate information going to contract
• Work with Directors, Project Managers, and Superintendents for project turnover meetings
• Assist Operations with subcontractor buyouts when needed for negotiated projects
• Complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids with Sales team
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

WHAT YOUR SKILLS ARE

• Familiarity with building construction, market conditions, means & methods, and trade practices
• Extensive experience with construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of construction materials & labor costing and basic accounting principles
• Deep understanding of standard Estimating practices and procedures
• Relationship development and maintenance with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, designers, respective professionals, and inter-departmental company personnel
• Self-motivated professional capable of prioritizing workloads and completing tasks
• Maintain a well-organized approach and disciplined work ethic
• Communication 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

WHATS THE BARE ESSENTIALS

• Education - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry
• Industry Experience - Minimum (2) 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
• Have a valid driver's license

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Education - Master's Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry
• Industry 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: $100,000 - $135,000 annual salary (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

5 Sick Days

10 Accrued Vacation Days through the year

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.