Description
Position at Leopardo Construction
Leopardo Construction is looking for an Estimator to join our growing Hoffman Estates team. This opportunity is a great fit for an experienced estimator to work on top-notch projects in a variety of markets from healthcare, multi-family residential, hospitality, to aviation.
As a member of the estimating team, the Estimator II is responsible for accurately calculating project costs to ensure profitability by preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages during the preconstruction phase. Responsibilities also include establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value added design. This role may assist in the direction of project engineers and interns.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the project team to determine and execute the best strategies for winning new projects, whether competitive or negotiated efforts
- Understand, review and execute the bid requirements within the established deadlines for negotiated bid, competitive bid, conceptual, schematic, design development and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates
- Conduct a thorough review and analysis of all bid documents and the project site. Schedule job site walkthroughs with key subcontractors/vendors, and clients, as required
- Communicate with the design team and owner as necessary during the preconstruction process
- Prepare detailed conceptual estimates during the initial, schematic and design development stages of a negotiated project including creating quantity takeoffs, applying project-specific unit pricing, production based estimating (when appropriate) value added design practices, value engineering, cost control etc. including hard bidding the final documents
- Competitively hard bid, design bid build projects
- Prequalify bidders and, based on scope of work, develop a list of qualified bidders to ensure the right subcontractor/vendor receives the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, including any addenda(s). Monitor the bidders list to ensure bid coverage; maintain strategic and ongoing communication with subcontractors/vendors. Review and qualify subcontractor/vendor bids
- Perform constructability analyses, prepare detailed narrative proposals, and manage project documents at all stages of preconstruction. Provide cost modeling and value design input
- Coordinate schedule and general condition requirements with the project team
- Partner with marketing, business development and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) on client proposal development
- Participate in client presentations and preconstruction meetings as necessary
- Assist project management with subcontractor awards as required
- Review and present budget and bid package to project team, which may include the design team and owner
- Seek out and qualify new subcontractors/vendors. Network, cold call, schedule meet-and-greet, and check references of out of town subcontractors/vendors and new relations within the current geographic area
- Build, strengthen and foster subcontractor/vendor relationships. Maintain frequent communication with the subcontractor/vendor communities
- Assist in recruitment efforts as required
- Peer-to-peer mentoring and knowledge sharing
- Participate in and nurture broad networks of alliances with others to exchange knowledge and information in support of change initiatives
- Participate in larger, cross-functional teams within the main Company divisions (e.g., Total Quality Management)
- Take an active role in industry associations, and actively network and promote Leopardo
Education / Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of estimating experience, some field or project management experience preferred
- Must be able to handle a small- to medium-size commercial project or one division of a large-size commercial project independently
- Must have a thorough understanding of division of scope, the ability to read drawings and specifications, perform quantity take off, work scope definition, computer estimating and scheduling, and presentations
- College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Consistent track record of bids won as well as project profitability
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft preferred); knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or similar software, and knowledge of electronic estimating software, PlanGrid knowledge a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- Vision Program
- Short term/long term disability
- 401k + matching plan
- Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
- Identify theft protection
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $105-115k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.
Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation's largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered "best in class" by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at careers@leopardo.com
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Leopardo Companies
life insurance, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Feb 27, 2026