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Evanston, Illinois · USA job

Self Perform Estimator II

Gilbane Building Company

Evanston, Illinois

Job description

Overview

As an Estimator for Next 150 Construction, you help drive accurate take-offs and project estimates for self-perform scopes across multiple regions. You will collaborate with Operations and Preconstruction to support formal proposals and project execution, leveraging a historical cost database and vendor quotes. The role offers growth through Gilbane University training and exposure to preconstruction, project engineering, and management activities. You will contribute to safe, on-time project delivery through disciplined estimating. This position provides flexible location near Gilbane offices and limited travel as needed.

Compensation / Benefits
  • health and welfare benefits
  • profit-sharing/401k plan
  • Gilbane University training
  • Exposure to Preconstruction and Project Management
  • opportunity for growth within a top ENR contractor
  • pre-employment substance abuse test
Responsibilities
  • Review specs, drawings, and site logistics plans
  • Perform on-screen take-offs for permanent and temporary scopes
  • Obtain quotes from vendors for materials and services
  • Support Change Management with Project Operations
  • Analyze results and identify estimation improvement strategies
  • Build a historical cost database by project type and geography
  • Develop estimates from Concept to Construction Documents
  • Prepare Clarifications and Qualifications for proposals
  • Create professional take-off and supporting documentation
  • Identify indirect costs and General Conditions items
  • Apply unit prices and material/labor components
  • Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Produce manpower estimates aligned with take-offs
  • Establish estimating protocols for accuracy and efficiency
Key requirements
  • BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with 2-5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent)
  • Self-perform estimating background with concrete take-offs (foundations, flat work, slab on metal deck, structural concrete)
  • Knowledge of Procore software
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Team-oriented with collaboration skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of Contract Documents & Specifications
  • Site work software tools for take-offs
  • Ability to develop conceptual estimates
  • Strong communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Procore
  • Take-off software/tools for site work
  • Microsoft Office suite

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