Construction Estimators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree44%Master's degree31%High school diploma or GED13%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years8%6-10 years22%Current company
41NorthAdministrative Office of PresidentAGAE Contractors, IncTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years18%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Construction Estimator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $106,496 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,733 – $149,755 yearly
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Construction Estimator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceProject Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Construction Manager-In-TrainingAEDFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPrimaveraPrimavera P6Project Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Fundamentals of EngineeringDriver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHASkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLife Cycle AssessmentField Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Construction Manager-In-TrainingDriver's LicenseCNASkills
Construction Manager-In-TrainingDigital Quantity TakeoffRevitBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) Tools3D Modeling for Architectural DesignAutodeskProject Manager/Estimator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourRisk ManagementFirst AidAssistant Project Manager & Estimator Cost Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCAD CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipDecision MakingManagementProject ManagementManaging Projects
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What's the average time to fill a construction estimator role?
The average time to fill a construction estimator role is 144 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do construction estimators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a construction estimator include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a construction estimator?
Common licenses or certifications for construction estimators include: Driver's License, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to construction estimators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction estimators include: project manager/estimator, project manager and project coordinator/ construction estimator.
What level of education is common for a construction estimator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a construction estimator in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a construction estimator?
Most construction estimators have 15 years of professional experience.
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