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Senior Construction Estimator
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Synectics Inc.
About The Job We are seeking an experienced
Preconstruction Manager / Senior Construction Estimator
to work closely with the Director of Business Development and ownership to identify bid opportunities, attend walkthroughs, develop highly detailed estimates, and support the submission and award of projects. This role is responsible for accurate job costing, subcontractor coordination, and bid strategy support, and plays a direct role in the company's ability to pursue and win work in Illinois, California, Florida, and additional markets.
Responsibilities
Partner with the Director of Business Development to identify, evaluate, and pursue bid opportunities
Attend site walkthroughs, pre-bid meetings, and scope reviews
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from plans, specifications, and scopes of work
Develop comprehensive job cost estimates, including:
Labor hours and production rates
Materials and equipment
Subcontractor scopes and pricing
Leverage and expand an existing subcontractor and vendor network to support competitive bidding
Coordinate with ownership, who will finalize overhead and profit prior to bid submission
Assist with bid packaging, presentation, and submission
Support value engineering, scope clarification, and risk identification
Maintain estimating templates, pricing databases, and historical cost data
Support estimating standards and continuous improvement of preconstruction processes
Assist the company in qualifying to bid on projects in additional states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, and other jurisdictions as required
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in construction estimating and preconstruction
Proven track record of producing accurate, detailed, defensible estimates
Strong understanding of labor productivity, construction sequencing, constructability, and scope risk
Established subcontractor and vendor relationships
Experience collaborating with business development teams and ownership
Proficiency in Excel (required); estimating software experience a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work across multiple markets and project types
Chicago market experience preferred; multi-state experience a plus
Licensing & Qualification Requirements
Willingness and ability to take and pass required contractor or qualifying exams in California, Florida, and other states as the company expands its bidding footprint
Experience navigating state-specific construction requirements, licensing, or compliance strongly preferred
The company will support coordination and timing related to required exams and qualifications
Additional Requirement
5+ years of work experience with project bidding
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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Senior Construction Estimator
role at
Synectics Inc.
About The Job We are seeking an experienced
Preconstruction Manager / Senior Construction Estimator
to work closely with the Director of Business Development and ownership to identify bid opportunities, attend walkthroughs, develop highly detailed estimates, and support the submission and award of projects. This role is responsible for accurate job costing, subcontractor coordination, and bid strategy support, and plays a direct role in the company's ability to pursue and win work in Illinois, California, Florida, and additional markets.
Responsibilities
Partner with the Director of Business Development to identify, evaluate, and pursue bid opportunities
Attend site walkthroughs, pre-bid meetings, and scope reviews
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from plans, specifications, and scopes of work
Develop comprehensive job cost estimates, including:
Labor hours and production rates
Materials and equipment
Subcontractor scopes and pricing
Leverage and expand an existing subcontractor and vendor network to support competitive bidding
Coordinate with ownership, who will finalize overhead and profit prior to bid submission
Assist with bid packaging, presentation, and submission
Support value engineering, scope clarification, and risk identification
Maintain estimating templates, pricing databases, and historical cost data
Support estimating standards and continuous improvement of preconstruction processes
Assist the company in qualifying to bid on projects in additional states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, and other jurisdictions as required
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in construction estimating and preconstruction
Proven track record of producing accurate, detailed, defensible estimates
Strong understanding of labor productivity, construction sequencing, constructability, and scope risk
Established subcontractor and vendor relationships
Experience collaborating with business development teams and ownership
Proficiency in Excel (required); estimating software experience a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work across multiple markets and project types
Chicago market experience preferred; multi-state experience a plus
Licensing & Qualification Requirements
Willingness and ability to take and pass required contractor or qualifying exams in California, Florida, and other states as the company expands its bidding footprint
Experience navigating state-specific construction requirements, licensing, or compliance strongly preferred
The company will support coordination and timing related to required exams and qualifications
Additional Requirement
5+ years of work experience with project bidding
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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