Weis Builders

Senior Estimator

Chicago, IL

Full-time

$110,000-$130,000

About This Job

SUMMARY:

Lead, prepare, and complete all aspects of construction cost estimates for large multi-family, senior living, student housing, and hospitality projects. Apply your detail orientation and extensive knowledge of all trades in a fast-paced environment. Lead projects through the pre-construction process from concept to contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership

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Assign bid team responsibilities based on team member capabilities and current capacity

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Establish and manage bid schedules

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Ensure bid team members are focused on the most important priorities throughout the bid cycle

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Participate with team to build and implement win strategies for competitive bids

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Lead pre-bid meetings and bid strategy meetings

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Foster a collegial, equitable, and inclusive environment in the workplace

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Support associate development with mentoring and learning plans

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Act on teaching and training opportunities

Estimating

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Review drawings and specifications to determine scope of work

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Complete accurate quantity takeoffs using OnScreen Takeoff

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Prepare detailed conceptual estimates incorporating project parameters, historical data, and subcontractor input

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Solicit subcontractors/suppliers to ensure proper bid coverage

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Distribute project documents to interested bidders

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Forge new subcontractor relationships

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Assess subcontractor capabilities and qualifications and ensure subs complete pre-qualification processes

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Review, analyze, and level subcontractor bids

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Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders

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Participate in client interviews and presentations

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Capture opportunities for value engineering to achieve client goals

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Research new techniques/ideas/products to benefit the project

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Develop schedules, logistics plans, and general conditions estimates in consultation with operations teams

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Perform additional assignments as directed

Pre-Construction

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Understand client expectations and the client relationship

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Work with design-build and design-assist trade partners to ensure project and system performance criteria and client expectations area achieved

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Prepare and manage pre-construction schedules to ensure design, estimating, entitlement/permitting, and related processes align to drive earliest possible construction start

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Lead plan reviews, estimate reviews, and operations hand-off meetings

General

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Positively promote Weis Builders to the outside community

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Promote the Weis Way with clients, associates, and vendors

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Implement company policies and procedures

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Offer and implement ideas for improvements in systems and processes

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Weis Builders may modify responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the education, experience, skills, abilities, and working conditions required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

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Minimum five (5) years professional experience in construction, with at least three (3) years of estimating experience

Skills and Abilities

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Client Focus – establishes rapport, builds effective relationships with, and meets the needs of clients and design team members

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Drive for Results – meets deadlines and produces accurate and competitive estimates

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Functional Skills – understands all drawings and specifications, trade scopes of work, construction means and methods, and project sequencing

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Motivating Others – creates an environment that encourages people to do their best

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Priority Setting – focuses efforts and time on what’s most important for self and estimating team

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Composure – remains calm under pressure and maintains a professional image at all times

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Integrity and Ethics – earns trust, maintains confidential information, and leads by example

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Communications – demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including concise and grammatically correct writing

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Technical Skills - applies proficiency with software including but not limited to OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word, Outlook, and BuildingConnected

Working Conditions

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Majority of job performed in an office environment

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Occasional travel required to visit upcoming jobsites for estimating purposes

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Weis Builders may modify these requirements

Compensation

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This position may be filled at either a mid-level or senior level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. The salary range for this role is $110,000 –$130,000. Candidates with exceptional experience may be considered for greater starting compensation.

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In addition to base pay, Weis Builders offers a competitive benefits package including annual bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, paid volunteer time, and more.

ABOUT WEIS BUILDERS:

Established in 1939, Weis Builders has maintained a reputation for building solid relationships. We have continued to exceed clients’ expectations with our versatility, responsiveness, talented associates, and progressive attitude. Weis Builders excels in various markets, including multi-family, senior living, student living, hospitality, health care, retail, and commercial. We support the development needs of our clients by providing delivery methods such as general contracting, design/build, and construction management.