Construction Estimator

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States F.H. Paschen Full time
Job Overview

F.H. Paschen is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to support and work with management, operations, and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Construction Interns assigned to contracts and/or work orders.
  • Create work proposals and review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
  • Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures.
  • Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
  • Interact with owners, architects/engineers, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
  • Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners and document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
  • Develop field quality assurance and quality control plans with Superintendents and collaborate on project safety plans.
  • Manage MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements and EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of estimating, cost control, project management, and/or engineering experience in a construction environment.
  • Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401K matching, flexible spending account, life insurance, and a referral program.



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