Carpentry Estimator - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Company laptop

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Carpentry Estimator for our Greater Chicagoland area projects. The role focuses on estimating commercial interior scopes, including metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and doors and frames, supporting preconstruction and bidding.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial carpentry, proficiency with Bluebeam, OST, Procore, and a solid ability to read architectural drawings. A collaborative, detail‑driven mindset is essential.

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.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.

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.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Communication

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Procore

Job description

Construction Estimator Opportunity | Leading Commercial Carpentry Contractor

Job Details

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

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.

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.

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.

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.