Benefits:
Service Construction of Illinois, Inc. is currently looking for a Estimator. Ideal applicants must have a well-rounded background in residential construction/remodeling, as well as a basic background in commercial construction. Ideal applicants must also possess the following characteristics:
•Minimum 10 years’ experience in residential construction and remodeling
•Applicants must have in-field experience with self-performed work
•Have an understanding of all trades
•Have an understanding of building codes and ability for find answers to building codes
•Ability to secure professional ie: architect or engineers to resolve issues
•Can walk through a jobsite and write up a detailed bid to submit to the potential client
•Effective communicator with clients and employees alike
•Possess excellent time management skills and can manage several jobs at one time
•Problem solves to fix issues that may come up in the field
•Create and update construction schedules
•Assist in creating G701/702 and sworn statements
•Review G701/702 and sworn statements
•Review and process work change orders from subcontractors
•Produce change orders for work provided by SCI services
•Resource products and applications to meet owner or job needs
•Thinks outside the box to create the best solution for a problem
•Can draw out floor plans/prototypes to present to both the client and laborers in the field
•Proficient in reading blueprints
•Proficient in micro-processing/e-mailing/Microsoft products
•Proficient in writing detailed scopes of work
•Able to present clients with options for a project to give the client the best possible solution
•Understands and executes the process for job permits
•Makes themselves available “after hours” for meetings, emails, and phone conversations
If you feel this position is a right fit for you, please apply today!