Top 29 Senior cost estimator Jobs in Illinois

Senior Estimator
COMPLETE FENCE —Batavia, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
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Senior Estimator
OHLA USA —Lisle, IL
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Estimator - USA - IL - Chicago - R26-07942
BrandSafway —Chicago, IL
- $84,900 - $127,300 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Senior level
- Commercial
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Estimator - Commercial & Industrial
INTREN, LLC —Union, IL
- From $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Estimator - Commercial & Industrial
INTREN, LLC —Aurora, IL
- From $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Estimator
TalentSphere —West Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator
TalentSphere —North Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Construction site
- 5 years
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Estimator (Junior, Mid, or Senior Level) — Oil and Gas Construction
United Piping Inc. —Yorkville, IL
- $62,000 - $210,200 a year
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Senior Estimator (Chicago/Downers Grove)
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Team management
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Senior Commercial Flooring Estimator
Paniagua Group Inc. —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior Estimator
The Korte Company —Highland, IL
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Estimator
Powers & Sons Construction —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Senior Cost Estimator
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $100,019 - $152,807 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Technical Estimator/Senior Machinist
Mitsubishi Chemical America —Libertyville, IL
- $75,000 - $94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee assistance program
- Benefits from day one
Senior Estimator
James McHugh Construction Co. —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $152,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Team management
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Senior Estimator
Performance Contracting —Lake Zurich, IL
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Sr Estimator
CB&I —Plainfield, IL
- $93,000 - $113,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Senior Estimator - Construction
Path Construction —Arlington Heights, IL
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Data Center Senior MEP Estimator
AtkinsRéalis —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Senior Estimator
High Star Traffic —Bartlett, IL
- $72,000 - $171,000 a year
- 11+ years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Estimator

COMPLETE FENCE
Batavia, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $90,000 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Optimizing workflow processes
Estimating material requirements from blueprints
Vendor relationship building
Competitive pricing
CAD software
Communication with suppliers
Customer communication
Stakeholder engagement
Staff supervision
Sourcing
Construction specifications
Team leadership
Spreadsheets
Supplier relationship improvement
3 years
Team development
Analysis skills
Bidding project phase
Construction plans
Professional development support
Construction drawing review
Cost analysis
Customer engagement
Mentoring
Vendor relationship management
Estimating construction project budgets
Construction regulations
Market-based pricing
Material cost estimating
Process improvement planning

Full Job Description

Summary of action: The Senior Estimator is a leader in the preconstruction process, responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and timely bids that set projects up for success. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with the ability to manage complex scopes, mentor junior estimators, and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers, particularly Sales and Operations. The Senior Estimator ensures that the sales team is equipped with precise, competitive pricing to win work, while Operations receives complete and accurate handoffs to execute projects successfully. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Mission and Values: Our employees must embrace our company’s core values, focus, and be mission-minded toward our vision of creating abundant opportunities through shared victory. They must approach each day with an unrelenting pursuit of excellence and with undying grit. We seek to employ good folks who show their unpretentious, selfless, fun, and gracious ways from their core.

Reports to: Preconstruction Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides mentorship and guidance to Estimators and Jr. Estimators.
May lead small estimating teams or serve as the lead estimator on large, complex bids.

Essential Functions:

Estimating Leadership

Lead the preparation of detailed, accurate bids, proposals, and takeoffs for complex and high-value projects.
Review junior estimators’ work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Develop estimating strategies that align with company profitability goals and competitive positioning.

Preconstruction & Collaboration

Partner with Sales and Operations to evaluate scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
Participate in bid review and strategy meetings with leadership.
Lead efficient, complete, and consistent handoffs of awarded projects to Operations.

Vendor & Market Engagement

Maintain and expand relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Proactively source new vendors and negotiate favorable pricing to improve competitiveness.
Monitor material pricing trends and labor market conditions to adjust estimating models.

Process & Compliance

Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, safety regulations, and contractual requirements.
Maintain and update estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing libraries.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Internal Customer Engagement

Serve as a trusted partner to the Sales and Operations teams by providing creative solutions, accurate estimates, and value engineering options.
Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings with Sales to clarify scope, address questions, and ensure alignment on client needs.
Support Operations by delivering complete, accurate submittal packages and remaining available to answer questions during handoff and project setup.
Provide timely follow-up on submitted bids to help Sales track results, improve accuracy, and refine future strategies.

Metrics:

Annual and individual metrics are established in alignment with company growth and profitability goals.

Accuracy of bids and takeoffs
Volume and timeliness of estimates produced
Win rate on submitted bids
Profitability and margin accuracy of awarded projects
Strength of customer and vendor relationships
Contribution to team development and mentorship

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in construction (fencing or related trades preferred).
Advanced ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
Proficiency with on-screen takeoff software (Stack preferred), CAD software, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong financial and analytical skills with expertise in cost modeling and market pricing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously with high accuracy.
Must maintain regular attendance, exhibit professional conduct, and positively represent the company with customers and vendors.
Commitment to continuous learning, personal development, and mentoring others.

EEO(Equal Employment Opportunity)/AAP(Affirmative Action Plan) Statement:

Complete Fence provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated during the application process and post-hiring employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type is not tolerated.

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