Estimator

Estimator – Commercial Construction (Hybrid) - Rolling Meadows, IL

$60,000 to $80,000 plus benefits

The Role

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and proposals for commercial construction projects. This role evaluates project documents, develops budgets, analyzes subcontractor and supplier pricing, and identifies potential cost and scheduling risks throughout the preconstruction process.

Working closely with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and internal operations teams, the Estimator supports project planning, cost management, and the successful transition of awarded projects into construction.

Job Responsibilities

Estimating and Budget Development

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general project expenses.
• Develop preliminary budgets, negotiated proposals, and competitive bids for a variety of commercial construction projects.
• Analyze subcontractor quotations, supplier pricing, historical costs, and current market conditions.
• Identify scope gaps, design discrepancies, and potential cost or schedule concerns.
• Prepare proposals, pricing summaries, bid forms, alternates, and scope clarifications.

Preconstruction and Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project management and field teams to evaluate constructability, sequencing, logistics, and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, and engineers to resolve questions and clarify project specifications.
• Identify long-lead materials, procurement challenges, and other factors that may affect project cost or schedule.
• Assist with preliminary schedules, procurement planning, and other preconstruction documentation.

Subcontractor and Supplier Management

• Solicit bids from qualified subcontractors and suppliers and monitor coverage across project scopes.
• Review and compare quotations for pricing, completeness, scope alignment, and exclusions.
• Follow up on outstanding bids, clarify scope requirements, and obtain revised pricing as needed.

Education and Professional Background

• At least two years of relevant commercial construction experience in estimating, preconstruction, construction project coordination, or project management.
• Ability to work well with numbers.
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical & dental)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear path for advancement
• Hybrid

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Rolling Meadows, IL is hiring an Estimator.