Estimator - Global Facilities/Industrial Construction (Chicago/Downer%27s Grove)

This precon/estimating position will be responsible for leading construction design-build and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) estimates and proposals for a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial projects. Working collaboratively with a team of estimators, this role will involve assisting with the preparation of estimates and requires a strong understanding of conceptual estimating. This position will assist clients in making fact-based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company. 

What you will do

• Work with Estimating and Pre Construction teams to develop estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Drive conceptual estimating.
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage risk review process.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
• Lead and/or participate in project team reviews for estimating quantities and scope of project.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
• Lead and/or participate in subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
• Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
• Participate and/or lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
• Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
• Review and comment on general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
• Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
• Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Train and mentor staff.
• OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Become proficient with InEight estimating software.