Senior Estimator - Chicago

• Established general contractor with a strong pipeline leading into 2026
• Opportunity to work in many different markets

Client Details

Our client is a well-established General Contractor in the Chicagoland area. Employee satisfaction is one of their top priorities, so they offer great benefits, compensation packages, and a variety of other perks. If you are looking to join a successful company, with strong values and a collaborative work environment, this is a great opportunity for you!

• Strong Compensation and Benefits Package (with bonus)
• Project Portfolio: public and municipal

Description

The key responsibilities of the Senior Estimator:

• Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.
• Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.
• Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
• Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and company
• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
• Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
• Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
• Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.

Profile

The successful Senior Estimator:

• BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred
• municipal or public experience required
• Experience with public projects highly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in construction
• Experience with conceptual estimating and hard bid estimating
• Ground up project knowledge and experience

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $120,000-$150,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year.
• Full health insurance package, plus PTO, paid holidays, 401k match, potential profit sharing plan
• Company wide events, team bonding, and charitable outings
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Flexible work hours

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.