Senior Estimator - Commercial Drywall & Carpentry

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring a Project Estimator based in Chicago IL. This position will be responsible for project cost analysis, coordination with field operations, customer development, and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Recommend short-term objectives and long-range sales / marketing goals including pricing and job selection policies.
• Bidding, selling, and marketing MCS's services and products, including monitoring market and technical trades.
• Participate and be accountable for development and implementation of marketing plans.
• Manage and coordinate current projects by documenting and interacting with other departments and clients for proper progress of jobs.
• Process contracts and change orders in a timely manner.
• Assist in determining amount of monthly progress billings.
• Ensure that the proper information is provided to other departments.
• Review, understand, and monitor contract language and note concerns for specific projects.
• Establish qualified supplier & subcontractor bids and scope in determining contracts.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum 3+ years of experience with commercial construction experience in estimating drywall, carpentry & cold formed framing.

Metal framing and drywall construction experience is strongly preferred

Solid experience with OST and QuickBid Estimating Software is a plus

Capable of bidding small or multi million sized projects for complete Drywall Assemblies, Rough Carpentry, Colf Formed Framing, etc.

Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications

Knowledge of construction budgets, scheduling, and estimating

Strong time management skills

Ability to multi-task & prioritize

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Work Schedule & Environment :

General work hours are 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday (5-day work week).

Note : Work hours and workdays may vary depending on project needs, critical deadlines, or bid schedules.

Work is primarily performed on-site in our Chicago IL, office, with occasional site visits.

Company Description

Since ,1998 MCS has been uncompromising in the commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them.

MCS is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Our employees love the small yet strong team atmosphere. Because we value our employees, we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package including medical; dental; paid vacation and bonuses based on performance.

Company Description

Since ,1998 MCS has been uncompromising in the commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them.\r\nMCS is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\r\nOur employees love the small yet strong team atmosphere. Because we value our employees, we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package including medical; dental; paid vacation and bonuses based on performance.