Estimator (Transportation)

Aldridge Electric, Inc.

$80K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business management, or related field or relevant trade experience
  • 5+ years of estimating experience
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam and Excel preferred
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to travel for training and bid reviews

Responsibilities

  • Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
  • Understand project logistics and scheduling
  • Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
  • Understand relevant construction codes and regulations
  • Develop and execute strategies for winning bids
  • Manage assignments of estimating resources
  • Oversee bid/proposal schedules

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness incentive programs
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Legal assistance and identity protection
  • Accident and critical illness insurance
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Estimator (Transportation)

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking an Estimator to join our dynamic and energetic Transportation team. This role will work collaboratively with the estimating team to coordinate plan procurement, bid preparation and bid review with our estimating administrators.

What you'll do:
  • Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
  • Understand project logistics and project schedule
  • Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
  • Understand national, state, and city construction codes of the trade and location of work
  • Develop and executing strategy to win work
  • Manage assignments of estimating resources
  • Manage bid/proposal schedule

Who you are:
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Management, other related major, or equivalent construction/Union trade background
  • 5+ years' experience in estimating
  • Bluebeam and Excel experience is preferred
  • Strong work ethic
  • Highly detailed and task oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to work cross functionally with all leaders and divisions throughout Aldridge
  • Willing to travel as necessary to Chicago IL Headquarters for training / bid reviews and closeouts

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $80,000 - $140,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Incentive Programs
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Identity Protection
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties.

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