Project Estimator (365 Equipment & Supply, LLC)

365 Equipment & Supply provides consumable products to both general contractors and subcontractors throughout the Midwest. To meet the diverse needs of our customers, we sell and rent out a wide selection of supplies and equipment. 365 Equipment & Supply is your one-stop-shop for everything construction-related and beyond. We have extensive experience working with contractors to provide supplies, materials and equipment required to keep a job on schedule and on budget.

At the center of everything we do are our core values: safety, stewardship, integrity, diversity, partnership, leadership & enjoying life. Our core values help us to serve our customers. We have no purpose if our customers have no work, therefore, your success is our success.

Join our team of world-class employees. We strive to be the best supply and equipment provider but also the best workplace as well.

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.

365 Equipment & Supply/Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.