Junior Estimator

at Hotel Rehabs in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Who you are:

+ A client-focused Construction Project Management and Estimating professional that has the determination to grow into a leader in the estimating world.

+ You sincerely care about your work and your contributions to the team.

+ You understand the importance of client connections and relationships.

+ You are a self-starter with the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly moving environment.

+ You are a great communicator with a positive attitude who embraces developmental feedback.

+ You WANT to learn how a business operates and how YOU can push it forward.

+ You are excited by the day-to-day changes of construction projects and are not easily frazzled by multiple priorities.

+ You are a detail-oriented person who owns all of the tasks and pushes to get everything to the finish line.

+ You have an affinity for technology.

Who we are:

Energetic, motivated, highly-skilled hotel renovation experts that deliver major transformations of branded hotels (Hilton, Marriott, IHG) across the United States. We are a team of like-minded people that work together to carry the title of one of the fastest growing private companies in America (Inc. 5000).

What we offer:

+ Industry-leading healthcare; Dental; Vision; Flexible spending account

+ 401(k) – matched and fully vested

+ Competitive salary with an expectation of a fast track for career progression and promotion

+ Generous time-off; Team-building events; Travel incentives; Matching charitable donations and opportunities for volunteerism.

Role Description

The Junior Estimator takes ownership of all aspects of the business development, estimating, and buyout process for projects up to 1 million in scope. It’s their job to ensure all details are properly uncovered during the estimating phase to ensure a profitable project while maintaining a competitive bid for the client. During pre-construction, they own the transition process to the main Project Manager assigned to the project, to ensure a seamless transition before kick-off. This includes assisting with buyouts, take-offs, RFI’s, submittals, and pre-kick-off activities. The team member will be able to thrive in high-pressure environments while utilizing the utmost level of problem-solving.

Manage Client and Sales Process

+ Compile initial budgets and rough order of magnitudes (ROM) for clients

+ Compile hard/competitive bid estimates for clients

+ Contribute to FF&E budgets, obtaining quotes and take-offs from the internal purchasing team

+ Contribute to the estimating pipeline for all projects including the bid calendar

+ Take part in regular meetings with new and existing clients

+ Active involvement in owner contracts, scope of works, and project schedules

Coordinate with Team

+ Be an integral team member of the Estimating and Pre-Construction team

+ Compile vendor and sub-contractor estimates, proposals, and leveling forms

+ Meticulously ensure all scope is clarified, included, and properly outlined

+ Ensure all take offs are properly performed

+ Source sub-contractors and maintain ongoing relationships

+ Manage, submit, and follow up on RFI’s and submittals

+ Review plan set and PIP documents in detail

Project Finances

+ Ensure proposals meet target gross margin (GM)

+ Maintain GM throughout the buyout phase, reporting any variances

Brand Design Schemes and Hotel Brand Standards

+ Maintain brand design scheme knowledge, provide insight to the team, and properly implement changes into our client budgeting

+ Ensure all scopes are being estimated and outlined to hotel brand standards, always staying informed of changes

+ Be cognizant of ADA compliance with Architecture & Design team, consultant, and throughout estimating and pre-construction

Manage Information

+ Perform on-site and digital take-offs

+ Contribute and share project contact list

Client Development and Retention

+ Maintain on-going client relationships through regular contact on projects you are actively bidding.

+ Attend pre-bid and kick-off site and client meetings

This role has a remote or hybrid working style (depending on location), with preference given to the Chicago, IL area.

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Educational Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in AEC program, finance, business management, project management or similar program disciplines with demonstrated analytical and business focus.

+ 2-3 years of working in an estimating capacity in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

+ General Contractor or Subcontractor experience is highly preferred.

+ Previous experience in hotel construction and/or tenant improvement estimating preferred.

Requirements:

+ Ability to learn Estimating & Project Management Software

+ Basic skills in Microsoft 365 suite

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions and work well under pressure; especially when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.

+ Ability to effectively analyze and solve problems.

+ Ability to work at a computer for 40+ hours per week

+ Ability to travel up to 25% in the role

Hotel Rehabs is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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