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Novak Construction

<div>Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite) 
Travel: As required for site visits and pre-bid walkthroughs 
 
About Novak Construction 
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Chicago, Novak Construction is a premier national general contractor and construction management firm. We specialize in delivering complex, high-profile projects across retail, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. Our combination of technical expertise, progressive management tools, and commitment to client satisfaction makes us a trusted partner in the construction industry. 
 
Position Overview 
Novak Construction is seeking an Estimator to support our Preconstruction and Estimating team. The Estimator will assist with quantity take-offs, subcontractor bid solicitation, and the development of budgets and pricing packages for commercial construction projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 
 
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Prepare detailed estimates for commercial projects</li><li>
Perform quantity take-offs for various trades (demolition, concrete, finishes, etc.)</li><li>
Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications</li><li>
Solicit, organize, and compare subcontractor and vendor proposals</li><li>
Support development of GMP, lump sum, and competitive bid proposals</li><li>
Maintain accurate estimate files and historical cost data</li><li>
Attend site visits and pre-bid walkthroughs as needed</li><li>
Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and design teams</li></ul>
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of estimating or related construction experience; internships considered</li><li>
Familiarity with reading construction plans and specifications</li><li>
Basic understanding of construction methods, materials, and systems</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam; familiarity with estimating software (OST, ProCore, Autodesk) a plus</li><li>
Strong organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment</li><li>
Exposure to commercial projects (retail, industrial, tenant improvements)</li></ul>
Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>
Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick time</li><li>
Additional allowances and benefits dependent on experience and role requirements</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer 
Novak Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
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Estimator

<div>Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite) 
Travel: As required for site visits and pre-bid meetings 
 
About Novak Construction 
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Chicago, Novak Construction is a premier national general contractor and construction management firm. We specialize in delivering complex, high-profile projects across retail, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. Our combination of technical expertise, progressive management tools, and commitment to client satisfaction makes us a trusted partner in the construction industry. 
 
Position Overview 
Novak Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction and Estimating team. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for commercial construction projects under GMP, lump sum, and competitive bid structures. This role includes developing schematic, design development, and construction document estimates; soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids; performing quantity take-offs; and reviewing project plans and specifications for renovations and new construction. 
 
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Coordinate execution of estimate deliverables and oversee the estimating process.</li><li>
Analyze drawings and specifications to determine scope of work and ensure complete documentation.</li><li>
Develop full-scope, accurate estimates based on available documents.</li><li>
Evaluate bid documents, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate insights to management.</li><li>
Organize bids and provide leadership on means, methods, schedules, and strategy.</li><li>
Participate in RFP responses and pursuit of new work.</li><li>
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and production cost estimates.</li><li>
Solicit, organize, and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing.</li><li>
Attend pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as needed.</li><li>
Review drawings for constructability and monitor actual vs. estimated costs.</li><li>
Maintain subcontractor database and prequalification records.</li><li>
Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.</li></ul>
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture preferred.</li><li>
10+ years of preconstruction, estimating, or operations experience in commercial construction.</li><li>
Knowledgeable of civil/site, structural systems, interior/exterior finishes, mechanical/electrical systems, and associated costs.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autodesk/ProCore, OST, and ITB software.</li><li>
Strong organizational, written, verbal, and communication skills.</li><li>
Detail-oriented, flexible, collaborative, and self-motivated.</li><li>
Experience with light industrial, warehouse, refrigerated buildings, commercial, and retail projects, including renovations and new construction.</li></ul>
Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>
Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.</li><li>
Additional allowances and benefits dependent on experience and role requirements.</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer 
Novak Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
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Senior Estimator

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div>Company Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world&rsquo;s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world&rsquo;s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 
Job Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is seeking an Associate Director of Construction Estimating with deep experience in electric transmission and distribution to join our talented team. The ideal individual will be a good communicator and a team player with a good foundation in cost and estimating. This is a key role for our Electric Transmission Sector and have key client management responsibilities.
This is a primarily remote role, with some client site travel required.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.</li><li>
Supporting Client land acquisitions.</li><li>
Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.</li><li>
Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.</li><li>
Understanding design stages and estimate levels.</li><li>
Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.</li><li>
Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle.</li><li>
Working collaboratively with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates/ cost plans.</li><li>
Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as unions &amp; tax.</li><li>
Supporting our clients with monthly presentations.</li><li>
Delivering Life Cycle Costing models.</li><li>
Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture.</li><li>
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.</li><li>
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the power &amp; electric transmission industries; experience in US Utilities construction estimating is a must</li><li>
Experience working in a construction cost management role such as Estimating, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.</li><li>
Thrives in a client facing role.</li><li>
Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.</li><li>
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.</li><li>
Strong communication skills.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
The salary range for this full-time role is $160K-$190K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner &amp; Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.<ul><li>On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs</li></ul>
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner &amp; Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner &amp; Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV&rsquo;s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV&rsquo;s will be treated as a direct application. 
 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</div>

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