Senior Estimator

$140000 - $152000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Our client is an established, full-service construction firm delivering complex projects through general contracting, construction management, design-build, preconstruction, concrete construction, and structural engineering services.
This company is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the development of accurate project budgets, competitive bids, and proposal packages. This individual will work closely with clients, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal operations personnel to evaluate project scope, identify risks, develop cost strategies, and support projects from early planning through contract award.

• Join a respected construction firm with a strong Chicago presence
• Lead estimates for complex, high-profile construction projects
• Work directly with executive leadership and experienced preconstruction professionals
• Influence design decisions, cost strategies, and project profitability
• Mentor and develop junior estimators
• Collaborate with established subcontractor and supplier partners
• Career-development and continuing-education opportunities
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition-reimbursement and wellness programs

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
• 5–10 years of estimating experience with a general contractor
• Experience leading estimators and coordinating estimating assignments
• Conceptual, schematic, design-development, and construction-document estimating
• Preparation of project budgets, competitive bids, and proposal packages
• Review of drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Quantity takeoffs and detailed scope development
• Subcontractor and supplier solicitation
• Preparation and management of invitations to bid
• Bid leveling and subcontractor scope analysis
• Historical cost analysis and market-based pricing
• Value engineering and constructability analysis
• Cost-control and risk-management experience
• Development of estimate clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions
• Management of multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
• Coordination with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams
• Advanced understanding of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and trade scopes
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and computerized cost databases
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and presentation skills
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

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