Construction Estimator: Costing, Bids & Value Engineering

LeoForce; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a mid-level Estimator to join our Midwest construction team in Blue Island, IL. You will develop detailed cost estimates for commercial, healthcare, and food-service projects, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

This role requires 3+ years of estimating experience, a bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/Architecture or equivalent, proficiency with takeoff and estimating software, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in construction estimating.
• 3+ years estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Proficiency with takeoff software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and collaboration with design teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for commercial, healthcare, and food-service projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to collect pricing.
• Conduct constructability reviews and value-engineering to optimize costs.
• Build and maintain unit and historical cost databases.
• Participate in bid solicitation: prepare bid packages and evaluate bids.
• Present estimating deliverables to leadership and project teams.
• Monitor subcontractor trends and market pricing.
• Collaborate with project management, business development, and operations on cost forecasting.
• Support post-bid activities: buyout, VE sessions, cost reconciliation.

Skills

Estimating

Excel proficiency

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

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

Or equivalent experience

Tools

Takeoff software

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a mid-level Estimator to join our Midwest construction team in Blue Island, IL. You will develop detailed cost estimates for commercial, healthcare, and food-service projects, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

This role requires 3+ years of estimating experience, a bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/Architecture or equivalent, proficiency with takeoff and estimating software, and strong Excel skills.