Estimator - Commercial Construction

Jobot

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Architectural Services, Budgeting, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Estimates, Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Leadership, Legal, Materials Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Schematics, Team Player

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

Today

Estimator Opportunity | Join a Leading Builder Shaping Complex Commercial Projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bradley Clark
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established construction firm recognized for delivering complex, high-quality commercial projects across a range of market sectors. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, precision, and reliability, the company brings together experienced professionals who are passionate about building landmark projects in urban and high-density environments. The organization is built on collaboration between preconstruction, field operations, and project leadership teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and long-term client relationships.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing preconstruction team where estimators directly influence project success from pursuit through award. Our client offers exposure to some of the most technically challenging commercial work in the industry, along with a culture that values ownership, accountability, and professional development.

Team members benefit from:

A highly collaborative estimating and preconstruction environment
Exposure to complex, large-scale commercial construction projects
Strong pipeline of work and stable organizational growth
Direct interaction with leadership, operations, and field teams
Opportunity to grow into senior estimating or preconstruction leadership roles
A culture that values precision, innovation, and practical problem-solving

Job Details

2-5 years of experience in construction estimating within a general contracting environment
Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications
Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed cost estimates
Knowledge of commercial construction methods, sequencing, and means and methods
Proficiency with estimating tools, digital takeoff software, and Microsoft Excel
Understanding of subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope evaluation
Ability to analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates concurrently
Effective communication skills for coordination with internal teams and trade partners
Ability to support conceptual budgeting and schematic-level pricing exercises
Familiarity with construction contracts, bid documents, and procurement processes

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About the Company

Jobot

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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