Skender · 1 day ago
Demolition Project Manager / Estimator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSkender is a leading construction firm with nearly 400 employees, focused on building dream spaces for various brands. The Demolition Project Manager & Estimator will oversee demolition estimating and project management, ensuring project execution aligns with quality, safety, schedule, and budget adherence.
Construction
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed take-offs and analyze drawings, specifications, and site conditions to develop accurate, competitive estimates for demolition and self-perform projects
Lead the bid preparation process by coordinating with internal teams, securing subcontractor and vendor proposals, and identifying the best value options for project success
Develop comprehensive cost estimates that account for materials, labor, equipment, and disposal, ensuring precision, profitability, and alignment with project scope
Oversee demolition projects from preconstruction through completion, managing schedules, budgets, safety, and quality to achieve successful outcomes
Coordinate closely with field crews, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and efficient project execution
Monitor project performance through site visits and reporting, identifying potential risks or delays and implementing proactive solutions
Maintain accurate production rates, unit costs, and historical data to strengthen estimating accuracy and support continuous improvement
Build and sustain strong vendor and subcontractor relationships to ensure dependable sources for materials, equipment, and specialized services
Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including permitting and coordination of abatement or environmental testing
Support process improvements within the self-perform group to enhance estimating consistency, operational efficiency, and overall project delivery
Qualification
Required
4 year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another construction-related field
Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction demolition
Experience with demolition take-offs & estimating
Proactive and pleasant communication habits with internal and external stakeholders
Strong documentation tendencies – organized, prompt, and meticulously detailed
Understanding of contract language as it relates to construction activities and planning
Advanced knowledge of project management and scheduling software for estimating and project management
Proficient in building construction components and systems for conceptual budgets
Fluency in the bidding process based on contract documents
Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, qualification of subcontractor bids, scheduling, general conditions, and any project constraints or coordination issues
Uses production management principles based on Lean philosophies, and coaches team members on best practices of Lean philosophy
Possesses a fundamental understanding of planning phase schedules, lookahead schedules, and the key concepts of the last planner system
Understands planned percent complete (PPC) to track daily tasks
Benefits
Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
Annual deposit into health savings account
Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities
Employee referral program
Wellness incentives
Paid time off
Parental leave for mothers and fathers
Free employee assistance program services
Free short- & long-term disability insurance
Community involvement
Company
Skender
The premier construction experience. Guided by efficiency, anchored by value, driven by results.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Justin Brown
President & CEO
Stacy Laughlin
Chief Financial Officer
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