Job Description
Lead High-Impact Projects with a Respected General Contractor
Our client is an established Chicago-area general contractor with over 50 years of success delivering commercial, healthcare, institutional, and industrial projects throughout the Midwest. Due to sustained growth and a robust backlog, they are seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Oak Brook office.
Job Description
Lead preconstruction services and estimating functions on large-scale projects. Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates. Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements. Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals. Develop budgets, value engineering recommendations, and cost studies. Participate in client meetings and business development initiatives. Mentor junior estimators and provide oversight throughout the bid process. Collaborate closely with operations teams during project turnover.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
8+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction. Experience estimating healthcare, commercial, institutional, industrial, or mixed-use projects. Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and market pricing. Proficiency with Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, On-Screen Takeoff, or equivalent software. Ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously. Strong communication and presentation skills.
What's on Offer
Industry-leading compensation package. Annual performance bonus. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Hybrid flexibility. Clear leadership advancement opportunities. Strong company culture with long employee tenure.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oak Brook, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000–$170,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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