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Scott Humphrey Corporation

Senior Estimator

Scott Humphrey Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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What’s on Offer

Competitive compensation with bonus structure and comprehensive benefits

Senior-level role with influence over pursuit strategy and project selection

Leadership platform within a strong preconstruction group

Long-term career opportunity with advancement into preconstruction management

About the Company A leading commercial construction firm delivering technically complex interior and structural renovation projects. The company emphasizes early collaboration, cost certainty, and strong client partnerships throughout the preconstruction and construction process.

About the Role The Senior Estimator leads the estimating process for complex commercial construction projects. This role is responsible for conceptual budgeting, hard-bid proposals, subcontractor strategy, and mentoring junior estimators while partnering closely with operations and clients.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of estimating from conceptual budgeting through final GMP or lump-sum proposals

Review design documents and develop comprehensive cost strategies

Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs for all major trades

Direct subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, scope review, and buyout recommendations

Develop accurate conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets

Identify project risk, contingency levels, and pricing exposure

Lead value engineering and cost optimization efforts with design teams and owners

Prepare final estimate presentations and participate in client interviews when required

Coordinate closely with project managers during preconstruction and project handoff

Maintain historical cost data and benchmark pricing for future use

Mentor and review work of estimators and preconstruction staff

Participate in preconstruction scheduling and constructability reviews

Qualifications

5+ years of commercial estimating or preconstruction experience

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred

Strong background in interior renovations, adaptive reuse, and technical commercial projects

Proven ability to lead competitive bids and negotiated GMP estimates

Advanced proficiency with estimating platforms, takeoff software, and Excel

Strong understanding of subcontractor markets and trade sequencing

Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Construction

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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