Construction Estimator

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonuses

Full benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced estimator to join a well‑capitalized Chicagoland GC. The role involves collaborating with operations, PMs, and leadership to produce accurate estimates for ground‑up and renovation projects in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mixed‑use markets.

With 5+ years of GC estimating experience, you will prepare conceptual, schematic, and GMP estimates, solicit subcontractors, and use estimating software and Excel to deliver competitive bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience with commercial construction (ground‑up and/or renovation).
• Strong understanding of scopes, assemblies, and subcontractor trades.
• Ability to prepare conceptual, schematic, and GMP estimates.
• Experience with subcontractor solicitation, leveling, and scope review.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, project managers, and leadership to ensure clean handoffs and accurate bids.
• Influence budgets, means & methods, and project strategy through early involvement.
• Support a stable backlog with competitive bids and strong subcontractor relationships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Join a well‑capitalized Chicagoland GC where estimators are involved early, trusted in decision‑making, and supported by strong operations and leadership.

A bit about us:

We are a well‑established Chicagoland General Contractor delivering a mix of ground‑up and complex renovation projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mixed‑use markets. Our success is built on disciplined preconstruction, strong subcontractor relationships, and accurate, realistic estimating that sets projects up for success.

Estimators here are not isolated from the field — they work closely with operations, project managers, and leadership to ensure clean handoffs, tight scopes, and competitive bids. We value accuracy, transparency, and collaboration over volume bidding.

Why join us?

• Estimator‑driven culture: Preconstruction is respected and listened to


• Early involvement: Influence budgets, means & methods, and project strategy


• Strong subcontractor relationships: No last‑minute scrambling


• Operational alignment: Work closely with PMs and field leadership


• Stable backlog: Consistent pipeline and repeat clients


• Competitive compensation: Market salary, bonuses, and full benefits

Job Details

• 5+ years of estimating experience with a General Contractor


• Experience with commercial construction (ground‑up and/or renovation)


• Strong understanding of scopes, assemblies, and subcontractor trades


• Ability to prepare conceptual, schematic, and GMP estimates


• Experience with subcontractor solicitation, leveling, and scope review


• Proficiency with estimating software and Excel


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

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