Acquiring, integrating and managing all of the engineering and design documentation for the Estimating Department from conception through completion of the Bid
Review drawings and notify Estimating staff of changes such as bid date is extended, this replaces all of the drawings, this impacts only architectural trades, etc.
Manage and be the liaison of the subcontractor outreach programs to all subcontractors and suppliers both large and small businesses (in coordination with compliance as relates to small and disadvantage businesses)
Inform and monitor teams of secure document procedures when required on projects.
Do preliminary reviews of Prequalification submissions from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure completeness, prior to Financial reviews from the accounting department. This review incudes ensuring all fields are completed as required and assisting sub with the system if they have questions.
Maintains expertise in computer and software skills
Updates vendor lists and uploads all documents into Estimating System. Provides output from the system as needed. Enters all estimates into system and acquires any missing information from owners, project or estimating staff.
Provides general support for the Estimating Department.
Support Estimating Leadership in Corporate meetings.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree preferred
At least 3 years of experience working with computer systems
General understanding of estimating process is helpful
Proficient in the use of Customer Relations Software
Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
Strong organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint and Subcontractor Database/Invitation to Bid programs
Must be able to read blueprints and other construction documents
Shares information, listens and involves others
Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work
Makes confident decisions
Effective at thinking through problems and information
Salary Range: $75,000 - $118,000/Yr.
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
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Benefits
Vision insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
We are currently seeking an Estimating Information Specialist for our Estimating Department in Chicago, IL.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!
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