Senior Estimator - Hybrid/Remote in Hospitality

Hotel Rehabs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Remote options

Flexible location

Job summary

Hotel Rehabs is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team. You will evaluate opportunities, develop competitive estimates, and help position the company to win profitable work on hospitality renovations.

Our projects range from small renovations to multi‑million dollar jobs, often in occupied environments. You’ll review drawings, plan bid strategies, engage subcontractors, and collaborate with clients to ensure accurate, executable estimates and smooth handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specs, estimating processes, and budgeting.
• Experience developing estimates, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor bid comparisons.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates for hospitality renovations from $100K to $5M+.
• Review drawings, specs, scopes, and project documentation.
• Perform digital takeoffs and build detailed estimates, budgets, and bid packages.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor proposals and build appropriate trade coverage.
• Review and analyze subcontractor proposals for scope, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and constructability concerns; flag value‑engineering opportunities.
• Maintain organized estimate documentation with clear assumptions and exclusions.
• Manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines; support award, buyout, and turnover to operations.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Bid strategy

Client relations

Subcontractor mgmt

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Procore

BuildingConnected

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hotel Rehabs is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team. You will evaluate opportunities, develop competitive estimates, and help position the company to win profitable work on hospitality renovations.

Our projects range from small renovations to multi‑million dollar jobs, often in occupied environments. You’ll review drawings, plan bid strategies, engage subcontractors, and collaborate with clients to ensure accurate, executable estimates and smooth handoffs.