Construction Estimator

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to drive competitive bids from initial review through final pricing. The role focuses on civil construction, underground utilities, or ground-up commercial projects, requiring meticulous cost analysis and strong collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans and specs, evaluating subcontractor pricing, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating civil construction, underground utilities, or ground-up commercial projects.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and digital takeoff tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals for upcoming construction projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope, quantities, and overall project costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure competitive, accurate bids.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders throughout the preconstruction process.
• Identify potential cost savings, scope gaps, and project risks during the estimating process.
• Support bid preparation, budgeting, and project handoff to the operations team.

Skills

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bid management

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Digital takeoff

Job description

Now Hiring: Construction Estimator - Chicago, IL

We’re partnering with a growing construction team in the Chicago market that is looking to add an experienced Estimator to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in civil construction, underground utilities, or ground-up commercial construction who can help drive successful project bids from initial review through final pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals for upcoming construction projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope, quantities, and overall project costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure competitive, accurate bids.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders throughout the preconstruction process.
• Identify potential cost savings, scope gaps, and project risks during the estimating process.
• Support bid preparation, budgeting, and project handoff to the operations team.

Qualifications:

• Previous estimating experience in civil construction, underground utilities, sitework, or ground-up commercial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and digital takeoff tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Location:

Chicago, IL

We’re looking for a detail-oriented estimator who understands the numbers, knows how to build a competitive bid, and can contribute to the success of projects from the ground up.