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Brindley Engineering

Project Estimator

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Location
Lisle, Illinois, United States
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Operations
Pay
$90K – $140K a year (read from the ad)
Posted
3 weeks ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $140K a year, is 8% above the median of $130K for operations jobs in Illinois (middle half $89K – $160K, 440 jobs that state pay).

3 operations jobs open in Lisle: 0% remote, 2 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

Job Description

Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team-player who is responsible for working closely with clients, project managers and discipline engineers to develop TIC estimates based on internal FEL packages. Individual interest in developing other project services skill sets, such as cost controls, scheduling, and procurement.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develop TIC estimates for small capital projects (typically up to 15 million)
  • Develop basis of estimates for small capital projects
  • Coordinate and present directly to Project Team, Project Managers & Client for review
  • Ability to coordinate & organize multiple sources of engineering inputs into a project estimating deliverables
  • Participate in estimate kickoff, internal and external review meetings
  • Interest in developing supplemental project services skillsets (cost controls, scheduling, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education:

Associates Degree or higher is preferred

  • Experience:

Min Yr = 5

  • Technical Skills:

Aspen In-Plant or Capital Cost Estimator (preferred, but not required) Background in engineering/construction; Strong Microsoft Excel skills; Familiar with scheduling methods and software such as P6, MS Projects

  • Management:

No management experience required

  • Other Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Professional Development Opportunities

  • Develop breadth and depth of expertise across a range of projects services disciplines
  • Obtain certifications and attend industry conferences through AACE

Physical & Environmental Demands (Non-Field)

Light work: exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work usually requires sitting or standing to a significant degree. Considerable time is spent using a computer (fine motor skills, visual acuity) and frequent use of telephone (talking, hearing).

Pay Range: $90,000 - $140,000 annually

The above pay range represents a general guideline; however, Brindley considers several factors when determining base salary that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, certifications, specific work location, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans in addition to base pay to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.

In addition, BE provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, company-paid holidays, paid parental leave, compensatory time off, and paid time off (PTO). Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

BE participates in E-Verify. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov.

Source

Posted by Brindley Engineering on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:13 UTC; the original is the reference.

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