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    4 days ago

    $130,000 - $190,000 (USD) per year * Construction / Facilities
    Description

    Lead Estimator

    Commercial & Healthcare Construction

    About the Company

    Our client is an established, south Chicago based general contractor with decades of experience delivering quality commercial, healthcare, food service, and institutional projects. Their reputation is built on longterm client relationships, collaborative project delivery, and a strong commitment to craftsmanship and integrity. We provide full preconstruction and construction services with a focus on transparency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

    Position Summary

    The Lead Estimator will oversee all estimating and preconstruction efforts, playing a critical role in project planning, cost strategy, client management, and risk evaluation. This individual will lead budgeting efforts from conceptual pricing through final bid submission while supporting business development and operational leadership.

    This role is ideal for a strategic and driven construction professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants meaningful impact on project success.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead conceptual, negotiated, and final estimates for negotiated and competitive bid projects
    • Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, cost models, and pricing strategies
    • Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope alignment
    • Analyze drawings and specifications to identify risks, gaps, and value engineering opportunities
    • Establish and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking tools
    • Present project budgets and cost analyses to leadership and clients
    • Support preconstruction meetings and transition projects to operations teams
    • Assist with bid packaging, procurement planning, and buyout strategy
    • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators as needed

    Qualifications

    • 5–12+ years of construction estimating experience
    • Strong knowledge of healthcare, institutional, food service, or commercial construction preferred
    • Proficiency with estimating software and takeoff tools
    • Advanced Excel skills and strong financial acumen
    • Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction sequencing
    • Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients and trade partners
    • Experience leading estimates independently from concept to submission

    What We Offer

    • Competitive base salary ranging from $140k to $160k
    • Performance based bonus opportunities
    • 401k with company match
    • 3+ weeks of PTO (increasing with tenure)
    • 100% employer paid health / dental / vision
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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