Carpentry Estimator - Commercial Construction

Construction Estimator Opportunity | Leading Commercial Carpentry Contractor This Jobot Job is hosted by: Collin Walsh Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year A bit about us: A well‑established commercial construction contractor in the Greater Chicagoland area is seeking an experienced Carpentry Estimator to support preconstruction and bidding efforts. This role focuses on estimating commercial interior projects including metal framing, drywall, acoustical and specialty ceilings, rough carpentry, and doors and frames. Why join us? This is an opportunity to step into a stable, respected commercial contractor with a long history in the Chicagoland market, strong trade relationships, and a consistent pipeline of interior construction work. Offers include: Base salary range: $90,000 – $130,000, depending on experience Benefits package including health, vision, and dental Performance based bonuses 401K with company match Company laptop, phone, and necessary equipment Stable backlog and long‑term workload Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment Opportunity to estimate complex, high‑profile commercial projects Job Details Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial carpentry scopes, including: Metal framing and drywall Acoustical and specialty ceilings Rough carpentry Doors, frames, and related hardware Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications Review bid documents, addenda, and scope requirements Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing when applicable Collaborate with project managers and operations staff during preconstruction Identify scope gaps, risk items, and value‑engineering opportunities Support bid submissions and assist with project handoff after award Qualifications 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial carpentry or interior construction Strong working knowledge of: Metal framing and drywall systems Acoustical and specialty ceilings Commercial carpentry scopes Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings Experience estimating union labor preferred Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, OST, Procore, or similar Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines Clear communication and collaboration skills Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy