Senior Estimator Commercial Construction

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Strong local backlog of projects

Long-term stability

Team-oriented culture

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Estimator for our well-established commercial General Contractor based in Chicago. Join a team with a strong backlog of local projects and a focus on preconstruction and estimating processes.

The role targets an experienced estimator who enjoys pricing quality projects and contributing to cost projections, with a culture that values collaboration and stability. Opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Proven experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Diverse commercial project experience across multiple sectors preferred.
• Strong ability to develop accurate estimates, budgets, scopes, and bid proposals.
• Thorough understanding of subcontractor scopes, material costs, labor, pricing, and project margins.
• Experience soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Experience evaluating change orders, project costs, and potential cost impacts.
• Strong understanding of project profitability and ability to contribute to accurate cost projections.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates, budgets, scopes, and bid proposals.
• Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Evaluate change orders and project costs for profitability.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Ground-up projects

Bid proposals

Communication

Cost analysis

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Commercial Construction Senior Estimator

A well-established commercial General Contractor with a strong backlog of local projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator who enjoys the preconstruction and estimating process, has a diverse commercial background, and wants to play a key role in pursuing and pricing quality projects. The company offers long-term stability, strong benefits, profit sharing, and a team-oriented culture where experienced professionals are valued.

Senior Estimator Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience


• Proven experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects


• Diverse commercial project experience across multiple sectors preferred


• Strong ability to develop accurate estimates, budgets, scopes, and bid proposals


• Thorough understanding of subcontractor scopes, material costs, labor, pricing, and project margins


• Experience soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor and vendor bids


• Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis


• Experience evaluating change orders, project costs, and potential cost impacts


• Strong understanding of project profitability and ability to contribute to accurate cost projections


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, but not required

What's Offered

• Competitive compensation with flexibility for the right candidate


• Profit-sharing opportunity


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Strong local backlog of commercial projects


• Long-term stability with an established company


• Collaborative, team-oriented company culture
  
• Career growth and advancement opportunities


• Work-life balance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.