Construction Estimator (Greater Chicago Area)

Commercial Paving, Concrete & Sitework

We are partnering with a commercial paving and site construction contractor in Chicagoland to identify a Construction Estimator with practical experience developing estimates and understanding how work gets built.

The role focuses on private commercial paving, concrete and sitework projects . You will review civil plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop pricing and coordinate with operations to ensure estimates reflect project scope, site conditions and realistic field production.

What You’ll Do

• Review civil plans, specifications, bid documents and site conditions to understand project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for paving, concrete and related sitework.
• Develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment and subcontracted work.
• Obtain and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes, checking coverage, exclusions and scope gaps.
• Work with field and operations teams to validate production assumptions and construction approach.
• Identify site constraints, constructability concerns and project risks before pricing is finalized.
• Support accurate proposals, value engineering and the transition from estimating to project execution.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on construction estimating experience in commercial paving, concrete, sitework or a related civil construction environment.
• Ability to read civil plans and translate project requirements into quantities and costs.
• Understanding of labor, equipment, material pricing and field production.
• Experience evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and communication with field teams.
• Ability to explain estimates you personally prepared, including scope, pricing assumptions and potential risks.
• Availability to work locally in the Mokena and surrounding Chicagoland area.

Relevant Backgrounds

Candidates may currently work as a Construction Estimator, Paving Estimator, Concrete Estimator, Sitework Estimator or Estimator/Project Manager. Project Engineers with substantial takeoff and estimating responsibility will also be considered.

A civil engineering or construction management background is helpful. Practical construction estimating experience is the primary consideration.