Senior Estimator

Francis Construction Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Francis Construction Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bids and build our estimating department from the ground up in Chicago. You’ll work with our senior management team to decide which opportunities to pursue, price the work, and develop a consistent process from bid review through handoff to operations.

The role requires hands-on earthwork estimating and a strong Chicagoland book of business, with in-person availability at the office on scheduled workdays.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience estimating construction projects in Chicagoland.
• Hands-on experience estimating earthwork and preparing or leading bids for CMAR, general contractor, and subcontractor work.
• Established Chicagoland book of business with relationships to GCs, trade partners, suppliers or vendors.
• Availability to work in person at our office each scheduled workday.

Responsibilities

• Lead bids and build the estimating department from the ground up.
• Price the work and develop a consistent process from bid review through handoff to operations.

Skills

Construction estimating

Bid leadership

Chicagoland market knowledge

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Francis Construction Group, LLC is a diverse, Chicago-based union contractor and a certified MBE and DBE. We work as a construction manager at risk (CMAR), general contractor, and subcontractor. We self-perform site, full-building, and selective demolition, excavation and earthwork, and rough carpentry, including wood and metal stud framing. We’re signatory to the Carpenters, Laborers, and Operating Engineers unions.

We’re hiring a Senior Estimator to lead bids and build our estimating department from the ground up. You’ll work with our senior management team to decide which opportunities to pursue, price the work, and develop a consistent process from bid review through handoff to operations.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 8 years of experience estimating construction projects in Chicagoland.
• Hands-on experience estimating earthwork and preparing or leading bids for CMAR, general contractor, and subcontractor work.
• An established Chicagoland book of business, including relationships with general contractors, trade partners, suppliers, or vendors that can help FCG secure bid invitations and get reliable pricing.
• Availability to work in person at our office each scheduled workday.