Estimator / Senior Estimator, Commercial or Industrial Construction - Chicago, IL, United States - CA Ventures
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Senior Estimator - Chicago Chicago, IL, USA Req #949 Wednesday, September 28, 2022Catalyst Construction Group has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our team
Catalyst is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator who will be responsible for overseeing the estimating process on specified bids pertaining to mid- and high-rise projects.
This role will lead, support, and mentor members of the estimating team, as well as implement pricing strategies to validate construction costs and facilitate executive decisions on new projects and/or capital improvements on existing projects.
An ideal candidate will have experience estimating concrete construction projects.
Catalyst Construction Group is a full-service construction management and general contracting company, strategically established to further CA Ventures vertically integrated business model.
CA is a global, vertically integrated real estate investment management company with assets across the United States, Europe and Latin America
The strategic partnership between Catalyst and CA allows the team to maximize value add opportunities at every stage of the project delivery process
Responsible for providing key support and guidance during the project initiation phase to validate construction costs and scheduling during acquisition and development pursuits
Develop in-house cost estimates and pre-construction schedules for new ground-up, renovation, and capital improvement projects
Oversee and monitor labor and material cost inflation risk and advise as to timing or bidding strategies
Initiate key bid scoping sessions as needed with subcontractors to ensure that project buyouts are efficient and cost effective
Provide guidance to the Construction Management Team periodically during the construction phase (pay app reviews, change order reviews, etc.)
Oversee the management and formation of Catalyst Construction Group Documents, Vendor Databases, and historical cost estimating tools
Provide education to team members regarding new concepts in construction – such as modular construction – and new materials that provide value to future projects
Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant experience
~8-10 years of experience in cost/schedule estimating and bidding of student housing, multi-family residential, and/or senior living projects
~ Concrete construction estimating and/or hands-on experience
~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in utilizing cost estimating software such as DESTINI Estimator or equivalent
~ Proven efficiency in quantity take-offs using a PDF scaling program, OST or similar software
~ Experience with negotiating cost with contractors, vendors, and designers
Sharp focus on delivering high-quality products and work
~"LI-DNP CA Ventures ("CA") is a global, vertically integrated real estate investment management company with assets across the United States, Europe and Latin America.
We offer comprehensive in-house investment, development, and operational services, and specializes in a range of niche, commercial real estate asset classes including student living, senior living, multifamily, industrial and medical office/life sciences.
Our thematic, data-driven investment strategy and unique scalable business model have allowed us to move with speed and precision over time – yielding accelerated growth and diversification on a global scale.
CA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Furthermore, CA will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement in place.