Senior Estimator- Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Estimator based in Itasca, IL, to lead full-cycle preconstruction efforts for industrial projects. This role requires extensive experience in construction estimating and offers a competitive compensation package. Candidates should be detail-oriented and thrive in collaborative environments. This position is pivotal in shaping project strategy and execution, with potential for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction estimating, focused on industrial or MEP-intensive projects.
• Proven success delivering full-cycle estimates from concept through GMP.
• Strong understanding of current market conditions, trade pricing, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed cost estimating for ground-up industrial, warehouse, and mission-critical builds.
• Review plans and specs to develop bid scopes, identify risk, and ensure accuracy.
• Engage subcontractors for pricing, vet proposals, and lead bid leveling.

Skills

Construction estimating

Detail-oriented

Collaborative communication

Risk assessment

Education

10+ years of experience in construction estimating

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

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Recruiting Partner to GCs, Developers & Owners | Mission-Critical, Industrial & Commercial Construction

Join a nationally ranked general contractor with a robust pipeline of technical, large-scale builds throughout the Midwest. As a Senior Estimator based in Itasca, you’ll lead full-cycle preconstruction efforts for industrial, data center, and manufacturing projects—playing a pivotal role in shaping project strategy, pricing, and execution from day one.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced construction professional who brings both detail and strategy to the estimating table. You’ll collaborate closely with operations, executive leadership, and clients to win and build some of the region’s most complex facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed cost estimating for ground-up industrial, warehouse, and mission-critical builds
• Review plans and specs to develop bid scopes, identify risk, and ensure accuracy in all pricing components
• Engage subcontractors for pricing, vet proposals, and lead bid leveling
• Support conceptual estimating and early budgeting on negotiated and design-build pursuits
• Collaborate with operations and preconstruction leadership to refine strategies and support project transitions

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in construction estimating, with a focus on industrial or MEP-intensive projects
• Proven success delivering full-cycle estimates from concept through GMP
• Expertise in takeoff and estimating software (OST, Bluebeam, Excel; DESTINI a plus)
• Strong understanding of current market conditions, trade pricing, and value engineering options
• Based in or open to commuting to Itasca, IL

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• A strategic role on high-profile industrial and technical projects in the Midwest
• Close collaboration with operations and executive leadership
• Clear growth path into Preconstruction Manager or Director roles

If you’re a detail-oriented estimator who thrives on ownership and collaboration, this is your opportunity to lead big.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate

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Pension plan

Disability insurance

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