Project Estimator (365 Equipment & Supply, LLC)

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

We're looking for a Project Estimator in our Des Plaines IL office.

With the support and direction from the 365 Equipment & Supply Director of Operations, the Project Estimator will estimate, value engineer, and develop project proposals for indirect and direct materials on construction jobsites (including division 10 items, window treatments, and operable partition installations). This position will work cross departmental to ensure that all lines of business (re-rental, heavy equipment, etc.) are working to produce full take-offs and distribute project specific estimates. Jobs will need to be organized, tracked, analyzed, and planned from cradle to grave.

What You'll Do

Estimating:

• Solicit and analyze cost estimates from suppliers and other third-party vendors while ensuring the price of materials and labor costs align with the market.
• Perform full take offs and pricing of project scope both manually and electronically.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation.

Productivity Management:

• Gather and analyze productivity data using software programs and templates.
• Formulate and maintain historical database of production based on types of jobs and types of job conditions.
• Adjust bid rates as needed based on actual production results.
• Work with Field Supervision to establish operation priorities and ensure safety and quality.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the construction field with commercial experience.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to utilize software programs and templates to process and track project documentation. Strong experience with Blue Beam, Excel, ERP systems, and Building Insights or Construction Connect preferred.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.