Founded in 1891, Bulley & Andrews is one of the Midwest's most trusted and accomplished construction firms. As a family-owned firm, Bulley & Andrews offers clients a full-range of construction services including general contracting, construction management, design/build and masonry and concrete restoration. With our headquarters in Chicago, our work has a regional focus and includes new construction, renovation and restoration projects and nearly every building market.
Bulley & Andrews' commitment to client service, technical expertise and strong partnerships within the subcontractor community are fundamental to our success. Trust, dedication and stewardship have been guiding principles for our business from the beginning and have earned us a reputation for exceeding our clients' expectations
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Vision
- PTO & Holidays
- Flex Spending
- Pet Insurance
- Birthday Holiday Off
- Community Volunteer Days
Responsibilities:
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project and develop scope of work, material, labor and equipment costs as it relates to demo, carpentry and drywall trades
- Assess constructability and product material requirements in the project documents. Develop and recommend value engineering when applicable
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and estimate of scope either through self-perform production-based estimate or unit price conceptual estimating from preliminary through complete construction documents
- Solicit bids/quotes; involves comparison and analysis of competitive vendor and supplier bids
- Develop/maintain vendor relationships and negotiate material purchasing rates from preferred vendors
- Prepare estimates according to the requirements of multiple contract delivery methods
- Reviews vendor quotes and estimates with the project management and field operations team prior to bid completion
- Make award recommendations for materials and equipment for self-performed work to Project Management team
- Work closely with Field Operations Team to benchmark, reconcile and adjust production rates, as well as resolve field issues
- Research, prepare, transmit and track RFIs, submittals and change orders
- Organize and track historical costs for cost estimating
- Monitor weekly production on projects and participate in weekly Field Operations meetings
- Perform job site visits and project walk-throughs
- Transition projects effectively from the budget/bid/estimate phase into construction with Operations team
- Oversee and review self-perform estimates developed by Operations and Estimating staff
- Handle multiple estimates, with varying levels of oversight/involvement across many project types/market sectors.
- Assist in preparation and adherence to detailed project schedules
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related degree is preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of estimating and construction project management experience required. Prior experience working for a subcontractor is ideal.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Work in a flexible estimating environment and adapt estimating process accordingly to project needs
- Proficiency with construction related hardware/software
EEOC Statement
Bulley & Andrews is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
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