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Estimator - Commercial Construction

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Jobot
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-16
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 115000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Estimator Opportunity | Join a Leading Builder Shaping Complex Commercial Projects

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year

About Us

Our client is a well‑established construction firm recognized for delivering complex, high‑quality commercial projects across a range of market sectors. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, precision, and reliability, the company brings together experienced professionals who are passionate about building landmark projects in urban and high‑density environments. The organization is built on collaboration between preconstruction, field operations, and project leadership teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and long‑term client relationships.

Why

Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a high‑performing preconstruction team where estimators directly influence project success from pursuit through award. Our client offers exposure to some of the most technically challenging commercial work in the industry, along with a culture that values ownership, accountability, and professional development.

Benefits
  • Highly collaborative estimating and preconstruction environment
  • Exposure to complex, large‑scale commercial construction projects
  • Strong pipeline of work and stable organizational growth
  • Direct interaction with leadership, operations, and field teams
  • Opportunity to grow into senior estimating or preconstruction leadership roles
  • Culture that values precision, innovation, and practical problem‑solving
Job Details
  • 2-5 years of experience in construction estimating within a general contracting environment
  • Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications
  • Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed cost estimates
  • Knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and means and methods
  • Proficiency with estimating tools, digital takeoff software, and Microsoft Excel
  • Understanding of subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope evaluation
  • Ability to analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates concurrently
  • Effective communication skills for coordination with internal teams and trade partners
  • Ability to support conceptual budgeting and schematic‑level pricing exercises
  • Familiarity with construction contracts, bid documents, and procurement processes
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