Construction Estimator and Project Coordinator

Marion Street Services

Construction Estimator and Project Coordinator

Location: Oak Park, IL

Bring Structure, Accuracy, and Calm to Every Project

Marion Street Services serves the Oak Park and River Forest market with premier  remodeling, renovation, repair, and historic-preservation expertise. We emphasize craftsmanship, responsiveness, and superior  client service. Our work is award-winning and we are recognized for our historic-preservation homes.

Marion Street Services is hiring an experienced Construction Estimator and Project Coordinator to support both preconstruction and active project execution. This person will help own the estimating process, including initial bidding, maintaining price catalog, and pricing jobs accurately. This role will also organize project details, coordinate communication, and keep workflows moving smoothly from planning through handoff. It is an ideal role for someone who is organized, proactive, client focused, dynamic and flexible, and thrives in creating and implementing systems and processes. 

Deliverables

• Accurate estimates provided in a timely manner
• Pricing models and catalog maintained to ensure current and relevant pricing for sales and operations.
• Ensure profit is in accordance with MSS pricing standards.
• Maintain a trade and supplier base that fulfills MSS current and future goals. 
• Owns the hand off of pre-constriction to construction
• Maintains all project documentation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, proposals, and site conditions to prepare accurate cost estimates
• Build and assemble bid packages within deadlines and budgeted hours
• Coordinate subcontractor walkthroughs and follow up on pricing
• Present estimates and budget summaries clearly to internal teams and clients
• Continuous catalog updated and relevant
• Assist the PM with project planning, scheduling, and coordination
• Track project milestones, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate and support project managers with their communication with vendors, subcontractors, and clients
• Schedule meetings, inspections, and site visits
• Support procurement, material tracking, and project documentation
• Maintain permits, compliance documents, close-out materials, and organized project records

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of construction estimating and/or project coordination experience
• Residential construction experience required
• Experience working on older homes strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, client-facing presence
• Proficiency with Buildertrend and Microsoft Excel preferred
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Collaborative mindset and comfort in a growing, evolving company

Pay and Benefits

• Classification: Full-time, W-2 employee
• Pay: $75,000 to $100,000 per year, based on experience
• Post 3-month performance-based bonus

Why Marion Street Services

Marion Street Services is at an exciting stage of growth and is building a structured, systems driven operation, mature operation with warmth and collaboration that define the company. This is a chance to join a close-knit team, work on a wide variety of residential projects, and play a meaningful role in improving systems, accuracy, and client experience. For the right person, this role offers both stability and the opportunity to grow with the business.

Marion Street Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.