Estimators play a critical role assisting our project management team supporting the bid process from bid preparation/submittal to award.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assures our company can perform specified jobs by evaluating job information
• Prepares job estimates and quotations utilizing a company software and various documents (Excel / Adobe PDF) and prints
• Interacts with clients via phone, email or in-person to clarify project opportunities
• Thoroughly reviews data to determine both material and labor requirements
• Consults with clients, vendors, and/or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Communicates with clients to obtain support and agreement to the cost estimates
• Assists in review of completed jobs for future estimates
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
• Maintains and electronically files project records to include open, lost and awarded bids as well as jobs that have been completed
• Become proficient in all company provided computer software
• Notifies supervisor of significant errors and/or omissions in cost or material counts as soon as becoming aware of the problem
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Related field preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong mathematical and costing skills
• Ability to negotiate pricing for bids of varying sizing and costs.
• Full understanding of Microsoft Office software
• Familiarity with Emullion industry software and/or ability or willingness to learn the program

If you are interested in joining our team, apply at hr@chicagodoorways.com

EOE D/F/M/V