Carpentry Estimator - Commercial Construction

Jobot; Posen (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K with company match

Company laptop

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Estimator with 3+ years of experience to join a leading commercial carpentry contractor in Illinois. You will prepare accurate estimates for metal framing, drywall and acoustical ceilings, perform takeoffs from drawings, review bid documents, and coordinate with subs and project teams.

The role offers a collaborative environment, a stable workload, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, 401K with company match, and the latest

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial carpentry or interior construction.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial carpentry scopes, including metal framing and drywall.
• Estimate 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.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Bid management

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Procore

Job description

Construction Estimator Opportunity | Leading Commercial Carpentry Contractor

Jobot Job is hosted by: Collin Walsh

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

Base salary range: $90,000 – $130,000, depending on experience

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

• 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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