Carpentry Estimator - Commercial Construction

Construction Estimator Opportunity at a leading commercial carpentry contractor in the Greater Chicagoland area.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

• Base salary range: $90,000 – $130,000, depending on experience
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Company laptop, phone, and necessary equipment
• Stable backlog and long‑term workload
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunity to estimate complex, high‑profile commercial projects

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial carpentry scopes, including metal framing and drywall, acoustical and specialty ceilings, rough carpentry, doors, frames, and related hardware.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Review bid documents, addenda, and scope requirements.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing when applicable.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations staff during preconstruction.
• Identify scope gaps, risk items, and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Support bid submissions and assist with project handoff after award.

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial carpentry or interior construction.
• Strong working knowledge of metal framing, drywall systems, acoustical and specialty ceilings, and commercial carpentry scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Experience estimating union labor preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, OST, Procore, or similar.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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