Lead Estimator

The Contractor Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer贡献

Paid time off

Job summary

Accel Construction in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead Estimator to drive public and federal pursuits. You will lead bid administration, evaluate complex bid packages, and expand our project pipeline with the support of a strong leadership team.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or engineering, 10+ years of estimating experience on public and federal hard-bid projects, and advanced proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or engineering required.
• 10+ years of professional construction estimating experience.
• Proven track record on Public and Federal Hard-Bid projects valued $2.5M–$70M.
• Advanced proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid administration including plan reviews, take-offs, and trade-scope reviews.
• Monitor SAM and GovTribe databases to capture federal pursuit opportunities.
• Engage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure complete bid-day coverage.
• Perform bid-day analyses and integrate value-engineering solutions into proposals.
• Follow up with architects, owners, and managers to close business.
• Ensure seamless turnovers to Project Management after contract award.

Skills

Leadership

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Word

Excel

Job description

Lead Estimator – Drive Public & Federal Construction Pursuits for Accel Construction

Job Overview

• Company: Accel Construction
• Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 - $165,000 per year + Performance Bonus
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Public & Federal Hard-Bid Projects ($2.5M to $70M)
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as an estimating leader driving strategic commercial growth across our vibrant Chicago network. In this role, you will evaluate complex public and federal bid packages to land high-impact construction contracts. You will directly expand our project pipeline while working alongside a supportive leadership team.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead comprehensive bid administration including plan reviews, material take-offs, and trade scope reviews.
• Monitor key government pipeline databases like SAM and GovTribe to capture federal pursuit opportunities.
• Aggressively engage subcontractors and supply houses to secure complete bid-day coverage.
• Perform bid-day analyses and integrate creative value-engineering solutions into every proposal.
• Maintain active follow-up with architects, owners, and managers to successfully close business.
• Execute seamless 24-hour project turnovers to Project Management upon contract award.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional construction estimating experience.
• Proven track record on Public and Federal Hard-Bid projects valued between $2.5M and $70M.
• Advanced proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Established relationships with trade subcontractors, owners, and architects in the Chicago market.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing comprehensive subcontractor bid packages and trade scope sheets.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary with regular pay cycles.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to project success.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan options with employer contribution features.
• Generous paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

About Us

Accel Construction delivers general contracting services across commercial, industrial, and federal sectors. We combine a robust project pipeline with a collaborative culture where every team member thrives.

Accel Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.