Carpentry Estimator - Commercial Construction

Location: Posen

A bit about us:

A well-established commercial construction contractor in the Greater Chicagoland area is seeking an experienced Carpentry Estimator to support preconstruction and bidding efforts. This role focuses on estimating commercial interior projects including metal framing, drywall, acoustical and specialty ceilings, rough carpentry, and doors and frames.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to step into a stable, respected commercial contractor with a long history in the Chicagoland market, strong trade relationships, and a consistent pipeline of interior construction work.

Offers include:
Base salary range: $90,000 - $130,000, depending on experience
Benefits package including health, vision, and dental
Performance based bonuses
401K 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

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

3+ years of estimating experience in commercial carpentry or interior construction
Strong working knowledge of:

• Metal framing and drywall systems
• Acoustical and specialty ceilings
• 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

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