Estimator, Construction

Schedule:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Compensation:
Starting at $60,000 (flexible based on experience) + Paid Overtime for all hours worked over 40/week

Sterling Engineering is hiring an Estimator for a well‑established, industry‑leading commercial flooring contractor with over 40 years of success and a strong reputation in the market. Having completed high‑profile projects—including the locker room floors at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears—our client continues to experience significant growth and is looking to add to its estimating team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in construction estimating without the pressure of sales or customer‑facing responsibilities. You'll gain expertise in a specialized trade, work on a wide variety of commercial projects, and join a company known for promoting from within, investing in employee development, and offering a collaborative, team‑oriented culture with performance bonuses, company events, and advancement opportunities.

• Review and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and bid documents for commercial flooring projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare takeoff summaries for projects ranging from small tenant improvements to large commercial, healthcare, and corporate developments.
• Develop labor scopes and accurate estimates for bids and change orders.
• Create shop drawings to support installation and project execution.
• Research flooring products, material availability, and proper applications.
• Review project history for scope comparisons and estimating accuracy.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Project Management, Sales, and Installation teams throughout the estimating process.
• Utilize estimating software, including Measure Square (experience preferred but not required).

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant estimating, construction, or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specification books, and construction documents.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, takeoff summaries, and construction bids.
• Construction industry experience required; commercial flooring experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and general estimating software.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Looking for a long‑term career in estimating and willing to develop expertise in the commercial flooring industry.

• Industry leader with over 40 years of success.
• Stable, long‑term career opportunity with significant room for advancement.
• Performance bonuses.
• Paid overtime after 40 hours worked.
• Team‑focused culture with company events, luncheons, outings, and employee appreciation activities.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile commercial construction projects.
• Immediate hiring need due to continued business growth.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.