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Lead Estimator (General Contractor)

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Itasca, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025
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A highly reputable General Contractor, we are looking for a Lead Estimator to join our join our team.

This Jobot Job is hosted by Collin Walsh

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Salary $90,000 - $130,000 per year

A Bit About Us

A General Contractor Headquartered in Northwest Chicago, we are a premier, 100% employee owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award winning training programs, a best in class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values.



Why join us?


We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary commensurate with experience, health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We value work-life balance and prioritize the well-being of our employees. Joining us means becoming part of a company that is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and creating exceptional spaces. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our competitive compensation packages include but are not limited to

  • Base salary
  • Project based bonus
  • 401K match profit sharing
  • Full benefits including health, vision, and dental
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Quarterly paid for events
  • Company equipment (phone, laptop, etc.)

Job Details

Our Preconstruction and Estimating team is looking to add a Lead Estimator to our Chicagoland Office.

Lead and develop conceptual and detailed estimates for General Contracting work.

Develop labor productivity, contingency and escalation analyses.

Develop budgets at early stages of design, relying on historical reference points and communication with designers and consultants.

Identify, evaluate, and communicate project risks.

Review projects for cost-effectiveness and assess value alternatives.

Analyze the development of documents and estimate the associated changes.

Participate in scope of work development and subcontract agreements to ensure projects are fully coordinated between all disciplines.

Recommend a procurement strategy and manage the bid solicitation process.

Lead the internal review process for responsible work.

Assist in owner presentations.

Maintain historical cost information.

Aid field operations with change order pricing if needed.

Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain a competitive advantage for the team.

Develop and communicate qualifications for the basis of the estimate to internal and external team members.

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Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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