RINA is currently recruiting for a
Lead Estimator to join its office in Chicago, ILwithin the
North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.
Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available.Compensation Data$140,000 - $180,000 commensurate with education and experience.
As a Lead Estimator, you'll play a key role in developing accurate, high-quality project estimates that drive successful outcomes. In this role, you'll partner closely with the scheduling team to align cost and timeline planning, while actively contributing to Value Engineering, Risk Analysis, and Constructability Reviews. You'll also engage early in the design phase, providing insightful recommendations that enhance constructability, optimize costs, and identify the most efficient building methods.
Your expertise will help shape smarter, more strategic project decisions from concept through execution.
Key Accountabilities- Develop construction cost estimates for transportation, transit, heavy civil, and other infrastructure projects; develop cost estimates during all stages of design, from conceptual level to bid documents.
- Apply multiple estimating methodologies as applicable, including analogous, parametric, and bottom-up techniques.
- Develop crew estimates based on work activity, development of production rates and detailed quantity take-offs
- Coordinate with material suppliers for pricing
- Coordinate with schedulers to correlate cost and schedule scope elements.
- Develop and document basis of estimate documentation, including key assumptions and exclusions
- Participate in risk analysis and value engineering studies.
- Conduct constructability reviews on plans and specs in various stages of design.
- Perform cost estimating activities using software programs, such as HCSS Heavy Bid and others
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field of study
- 8+ years of relevant estimating experience including field general contracting experience within heavy civil engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in building conceptual estimates from minimal plan information,as well as bottoms-up crew-based production estimates
- Experience with use of HCSS estimating software or similar preferred.
- Ability to interact with architects, engineers, clients, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of a project
- Excellent oral and technical written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Requirements- Valid driver's license
- Up to 10% % travel may be required based upon business need
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Competencies- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.
