Estimator - Commercial Construction

Lucid Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lucid Search Group partners with a commercial construction organization in Chicago to hire an Estimator for supporting a strong project pipeline. The role involves preconstruction budgeting, bid preparation, and collaborating with operations, project management, and field teams to build accurate estimates.

The ideal candidate will have experience with commercial general contracting, plan and document review, and a proactive approach to value engineering and pricing strategies in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, pricing, and cost controls.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Wellness Programs

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Support preconstruction planning and project pursuits.
• Assist with mentoring and developing estimating staff.
• Maintain current market pricing and historical cost data.

Skills

Estimating experience

Plan interpretation

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We are partnering with an established commercial construction organization seeking a Estimator to support a strong pipeline of upcoming projects throughout the Chicago area.

This position will play a key role in preconstruction, budgeting, bid preparation, subcontractor engagement, and overall estimating strategy. The ideal candidate has experience working for a commercial general contractor and enjoys collaborating with operations, project management, and field teams to deliver accurate and competitive estimates.

Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals
• Review plans, specifications, and project documents
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Support preconstruction planning and project pursuits
• Assist with mentoring and developing estimating staff
• Maintain current market pricing and historical cost data

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor
• Experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods, pricing, and cost controls
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Wellness Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.