Walsh Group

Estimating Information Specialist

Walsh Group • $75K — $118K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • At least 3 years experience with computer systems
  • General understanding of the estimating process is helpful
  • Proficient in Customer Relations Software
  • Excellent communication skills - written and oral
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SharePoint; Subcontractor Database/Invitation to Bid programs
  • Ability to read blueprints and construction documents

Responsibilities

  • Acquire, integrate, and manage engineering and design documentation for bids
  • Review and communicate drawing changes to Estimating staff
  • Manage subcontractor outreach programs and compliance
  • Monitor secure document procedures for projects
  • Conduct preliminary reviews of subcontractor prequalification submissions
  • Maintain the Subcontractor Database and manage Invitation to Bid processes
  • Support management of Customer Relations Management System for various groups
  • Perform research and contact potential bidders from diverse business groups
  • Update vendor lists and manage documentation in Estimating System
  • Provide general support to the Estimating Department and leadership

Benefits

  • Family-owned business culture with community feel
  • Recognition for hard work
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Access to advanced technology and tools for effective performance
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an Estimating Information Specialist for our Estimating Department in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:
  • Acquiring, integrating and managing all of the engineering and design documentation for the Estimating Department from conception through completion of the Bid
  • Review drawings and notify Estimating staff of changes such as bid date is extended, this replaces all of the drawings, this impacts only architectural trades, etc.
  • Manage and be the liaison of the subcontractor outreach programs to all subcontractors and suppliers both large and small businesses (in coordination with compliance as relates to small and disadvantage businesses)
  • Inform and monitor teams of secure document procedures when required on projects.
  • Do preliminary reviews of Prequalification submissions from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure completeness, prior to Financial reviews from the accounting department. This review incudes ensuring all fields are completed as required and assisting sub with the system if they have questions.
  • Management of Subcontractor Database/Invitation to Bid programs. This includes ensuring database is kept up to date. Assist subcontractors with updating their information and access to the site. Work with bid teams to develop Invitation to bid and send out ITB's and provide access to subcontractors for the bidding documents.
  • Manage and Maintain the Customer Relations Management System for the Building Division, Transportation Group, or Water Groups. Work with Group Lead CRM Users to ensure that their information is entered correctly. Train and Manage CRM users across all divisions to best utilize the tool's capabilities. Work with leadership, special committees, and consultants to support execution of key initiatives.
  • Maintains expertise in computer and software skills
  • Performs research by contacting potential bidders such as MBE, DBE, WBE, SBE. Etc. Contacts those DBE's most likely to bid on a project and acquires appropriate forms from DBE that may need to be submitted at bid time. May help contact unions to solicit or provide information needed to complete the bid.
  • Updates vendor lists and uploads all documents into Estimating System. Provides output from the system as needed. Enters all estimates into system and acquires any missing information from owners, project or estimating staff.
  • Provides general support for the Estimating Department.
  • Support Estimating Leadership in Corporate meetings.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • At least 3 years of experience working with computer systems
  • General understanding of estimating process is helpful
  • Proficient in the use of Customer Relations Software
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint and Subcontractor Database/Invitation to Bid programs
  • Must be able to read blueprints and other construction documents
  • Shares information, listens and involves others
  • Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work
  • Makes confident decisions
  • Effective at thinking through problems and information
  • Salary Range: $75,000 - $118,000/Yr.


Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

About Walsh Group

The Walsh Group is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Walsh Group has completed a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, and water treatment plants. The company has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its work in these areas. Walsh Group is one of the largest construction companies in the United States, with operations in more than 20 states.
Learn more about Walsh Group
Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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