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Senior Estimator, Construction

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $120,000–$155,000🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deliver controls and cost management services for new build and renovation projects across commercial real estate sectors including office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, education, and mixed-use.

Role type

Senior Estimator, Project Controls

Builds

Conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, budget reconciliations, and change order evaluations.

Domain

Commercial Real Estate / Construction Cost Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery

Required skills

Construction cost estimation, market pricing analysis (materials, labor, equipment), value engineering, bid analysis, change order management, risk mitigation, AACE cost evaluation (levels 1-5), estimating software proficiency, architectural drawing interpretation.

Preferred skills

Cost-X or On-Screen Takeoff expertise, AACE/RICS certification, advanced Excel/Project/SharePoint/Smartsheet, building systems knowledge (MEPFS), procurement and tendering processes.

Responsibilities

Partner with teams to execute complex projects through all stages; prepare detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design to final documents; understand and relay local market pricing; provide value engineering services and conduct bid analysis; review change orders and support change management; develop risk mitigation strategies; review project documentation for compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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