Senior Estimator - CMAR/GC Bid Lead (Chicagoland)

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

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.