Senior Estimator
General Contractor | Commercial Construction
Location:
Chicago, IL Salary:
$125,000 – $155,000
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
About the Company We are a well-established
General Contractor based in Chicago, IL , specializing in
commercial construction
across a diverse portfolio including
retail, restaurant, corporate interiors, education, and healthcare projects . Our work includes both
ground-up construction and complex renovation projects , often in active and occupied environments. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a
Senior Estimator
to join our preconstruction team.
The Role As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in leading
preconstruction and estimating efforts
from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission. You will work closely with internal project teams, clients, and trade partners to deliver accurate, competitive, and well-structured estimates.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and lead estimates for
commercial ground-up and renovation projects Develop conceptual budgets, hard bids, GMPs, and negotiated work Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis Solicit, review, and level subcontractor bids across all trades Participate in scope reviews, value engineering, and constructability discussions Collaborate with project managers and field teams during handoff and execution Support client meetings and preconstruction presentations
Qualifications 7+ years of experience as an
Estimator
with a General Contractor Strong background in
commercial xsgimln construction , including retail, restaurant, corporate interiors, education, and/or healthcare Experience with both
ground-up and renovation
projects Proficiency with estimating software and construction documents Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits Salary:
$125,000 – $155,000 (based on experience) Competitive benefits package Long-term stability with a strong backlog of work Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality commercial projects
Chicago, IL Salary:
$125,000 – $155,000
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
About the Company We are a well-established
General Contractor based in Chicago, IL , specializing in
commercial construction
across a diverse portfolio including
retail, restaurant, corporate interiors, education, and healthcare projects . Our work includes both
ground-up construction and complex renovation projects , often in active and occupied environments. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a
Senior Estimator
to join our preconstruction team.
The Role As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in leading
preconstruction and estimating efforts
from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission. You will work closely with internal project teams, clients, and trade partners to deliver accurate, competitive, and well-structured estimates.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and lead estimates for
commercial ground-up and renovation projects Develop conceptual budgets, hard bids, GMPs, and negotiated work Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost analysis Solicit, review, and level subcontractor bids across all trades Participate in scope reviews, value engineering, and constructability discussions Collaborate with project managers and field teams during handoff and execution Support client meetings and preconstruction presentations
Qualifications 7+ years of experience as an
Estimator
with a General Contractor Strong background in
commercial xsgimln construction , including retail, restaurant, corporate interiors, education, and/or healthcare Experience with both
ground-up and renovation
projects Proficiency with estimating software and construction documents Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits Salary:
$125,000 – $155,000 (based on experience) Competitive benefits package Long-term stability with a strong backlog of work Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality commercial projects