Estimator - Commercial Construction

Estimator | Commercial Construction | Downtown Design-build General Contractor

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Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re a well-established, privately held general contractor and construction manager with a long track record across the Midwest. Our portfolio spans multi-family residential, hospitality, commercial and residential interiors, sports and entertainment, healthcare, and more. Because we also self-perform select scopes, including structural concrete, our estimators work with firsthand knowledge of how projects are built. Our clients stay with us because we’re responsive, accountable, and invested in getting it right.

Why join us?

Competitive salary based on experience
Both performance and project based bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (premiums covered)
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development, training, and support for industry certifications
A collaborative culture where responsible, creative builders are empowered to grow
Opportunity to join one of Chicago's premier commercial builders

Job Details

As a Commercial Construction Estimator, you’ll lead the pricing effort on a variety of projects, from early conceptual budgets through GMP and lump-sum bids. You’ll partner with preconstruction, project management, field operations, and design teams to build accurate, competitive estimates that win work and set projects up for success.

Your Day-to-Day

Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial, multi-family, hospitality, healthcare, and interior projects
Develop conceptual, schematic, and design-development budgets, and track cost changes as designs evolve
Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify scope gaps, risks, and value-engineering opportunities
Solicit, level, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids across all CSI divisions
Price self-performed work using current labor rates, productivity data, and material costs
Prepare bid packages, proposals, qualifications, and clarifications
Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and owner/architect presentations as needed
Collaborate on constructability reviews, scheduling inputs, and general conditions development
Support project handoff with estimate backup, assumptions, and buyout strategies
Maintain cost databases and historical data to improve future estimates
Manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

What You Bring

Required
3+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor or construction manager
Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
Working knowledge of construction means, methods, and cost drivers across CSI divisions
Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (e.g., Sage Estimating, Trimble, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
Solid analytical, math, and organizational skills
Clear written and verbal communication and a collaborative approach
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with concrete or other self-perform scopes
Familiarity with BIM and virtual design and construction workflows
Experience with GMP contracts and early-stage budgeting
Background in the field, such as assistant superintendent, project engineer, or project manager

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