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Actalent Construction Estimator / Project Manager in Mokena, Illinois

Title: Estimator / Construction Project Manager

Experience in excavation is preferred

Opportunity Summary

  • Fun, and stable work environment.

  • Fulltime and competitive pay.

  • Great benefits(Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K Company Match, etc)

  • Health Savings Plan with a company match

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Company car provided!

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Estimating experience

  • Ability to work with estimating software (Building Connected Preferred, not required though)

  • Highly efficient in Microsoft Excel -Great communication skills and accountability

Responsibilities:

  • Strong ability to prepare and develop and finalize project estimates from initial concept to completion using hard bid, design-build and conceptual estimating. Involves trade partners and vendors in the estimating process. Understands unit prices and has a thorough understanding of overall trade scope and pricing.

  • Reads and understands owner and subcontractor contract language, ensures objectives of contracts are met and delivers on contract obligations of the firm. Responsibilities include contract development, pre-contract reviews, and final contract language and contract negotiations.

  • Develops and inputs project budgets for cost tracking and forecasting. Works closely with Superintendent to review project budgets and productivity on a weekly basis. Provides job forecasting monthly to accurately reflect project costs to completion of the project. Understands and evaluates project extras and change orders.

  • Works closely with project team members and Superintendent to develop the project schedule and implement schedule monitoring and adjustment periods throughout the construction project.

  • Works closely with Superintendent to develop and monitor the site-specific safety plan. Ensures subcontractors meet safety obligations to provide a safe project site.

  • Able to review plans and specifications in detail to understand the constructability of materials and systems. Understands the constraints and advantages of different building materials, methods, and impact on the project budget and schedule.

  • Builds and embraces a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Develop, update, and finalize project estimates from initial concept through the establishment of a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Involves subcontractors and vendors in the estimating process. Understands unit prices and has a thorough understanding of overall trade scope and pricing.

  • Work on continued growth with current clients and expanding growth with future clients.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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