Construction Estimators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Analysis Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 40%
- Master's degree
- 31%
- High school diploma or GED
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Jacobs
Unistrut Construction
- HighStar Traffic
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 75%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Construction Estimator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $112,001 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,555 – $157,680 yearly
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Project Manager/Estimator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Water Damage Restoration Technician Certification (WRT)IICRC CertificationDriver's LicenseWater CertificationNon-CDL Class CCDL B+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSenior Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLCAPMASE CertificationConfined Space CertificationPMP+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAgtekConstruction 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 SkillsLeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsConstruction Estimator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAutoCADCAD SoftwareAssistant Project Manager & Estimator Cost Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCAD CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipDecision MakingProject ManagementManaging ProjectsMicrosoft OfficeProject 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 ManagementPatient Resuscitation
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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 135 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for construction estimators?
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, cost estimator and senior project manager.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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