Carpentry Estimator - Commercial Construction

Jobot; Posen (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

401K with company match

Company laptop

Bonuses

Stable backlog

Team collaboration

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator for our leading commercial carpentry team in the Greater Chicagoland area. You will support preconstruction and bidding for interior projects, including metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and doors.

This role offers a competitive base salary ($100,000-$130,000), a comprehensive benefits package, 401k with company match, and a collaborative environment with long‑term workload.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial carpentry or interior construction.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Experience reviewing bid documents and coordinating with subs and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Estimate metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and rough carpentry.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specs.
• Review bid documents, addenda, and scope requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers during preconstruction and handoff.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Bid management

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Procore

Job description

Construction Estimator Opportunity | Leading Commercial Carpentry Contractor

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

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

• 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

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.