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Estimator

Niles Enterprises
Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
Mission Statement: Unlocking potential while protecting your most critical assets.

Core Values: Care Trust Help (C.T.H.)

Summary Of Position

The Estimator organizes estimating activities of the specific projects as they relate to estimating and preconstruction activities. Estimators are responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Estimators are ultimately responsible for compiling the complete estimate for specific projects assigned under the supervision of the COO.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Establishing Bid

  • Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents
  • Prioritize and organize deadlines for bids
  • Determine and develop project general conditions
  • Determine vendors and subcontractors for a project
  • Set up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs
  • Identify all bid items
  • Develop an invitation to bid
  • Complete bid form

Project Set-Up

  • Determine the appropriate bid divisions
  • Obtain and distribute project bid documents
  • Contact and communicate with vendors and subcontractors
  • Prepare quantity take-off
  • Prepare preconstruction schedule

Project Bidding

  • Review plans and specifications and request any additional information
  • Follow up with subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers to ensure bid coverage
  • Review and qualify submitted proposals
  • Prepare detailed summaries of work
  • Assemble the proposal documents
  • Review the complete bid breakdown and proposal with the Chief Estimator

Project Award and Hand-Off

  • Update and finalize Bid Book
  • Perform Contract Review
  • Prepare summaries of work
  • Perform Estimator to Project Manager Handoff meeting
  • Help the project manager throughout the project duration
  • Assist with projects and assignments as requested by management

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of the construction industry with familiarity of building codes, laws, and regulations
  • Understanding financial practices and accounting policies
  • Understanding computer-related programs
  • Three (3) years of estimating both competitive bid projects as well as conceptual budgeting for projects within the construction industry
  • Ability to have strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and direct others

Technical Skills

  • Computer knowledge and proficiency in using estimating software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Excel

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