Construction Estimator – Midwest U.S. Construction Experience Required | Remote

Company: EcoBuild Plus

Pay: Starting at $7 USD/hour, based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time | Remote

Schedule: U.S. Central Time

About EcoBuild

EcoBuild Plus is a licensed Chicagoland general contractor specializing in residential and commercial construction, remodeling, and home improvement projects throughout the Chicago area.

We are hiring an experienced Construction Estimator with direct U.S. Midwest construction experience. Because our projects are based in the Chicago market, candidates must understand estimating, materials, building practices, and cold-climate conditions common to the Midwest.

Hard Qualification – Midwest U.S. Experience

Direct construction estimating experience on projects in the U.S. Midwest is required.

Applicants must have estimating experience supporting projects in Illinois or comparable Midwest markets and practical knowledge of how Midwest climate and construction conditions affect project scope, materials, labor, and pricing.

Applicants who do not have relevant Midwest U.S. construction estimating experience do not meet the minimum qualification for this role.

Candidates should be familiar with cold-weather building conditions and practices, including insulation, roofing, moisture protection, weatherproofing, freeze-thaw conditions, and winter-related construction requirements.

Responsibilities

- Prepare accurate construction estimates, material takeoffs, and cost breakdowns.
- Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project scopes.
- Calculate material quantities, labor costs, and project pricing.
- Identify missing scope items, cost discrepancies, and potential project risks.




- Apply knowledge of Midwest construction conditions when estimating materials, labor, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Use estimating software to prepare and manage project bids.

Requirements
- Construction estimating experience is required.
- Direct U.S. Midwest construction estimating experience is required.
- Experience with Illinois, Chicagoland, or comparable Midwest projects is strongly preferred.
- U.S. cold-weather construction experience is mandatory, including familiarity with insulation, roofing, moisture protection, weatherproofing, and cold-climate building practices.
- Experience with estimating tools and software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, STACK, Xactimate, or similar is required.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project scopes.
- Ability to perform accurate material takeoffs and labor/cost estimates.
- General residential and/or commercial construction experience.
- Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and work U.S. Central Time hours.

What We Offer
- Full-time, long-term remote opportunity.
- Experience working on diverse Chicagoland and Midwest U.S. construction projects.
- Professional growth opportunities.

Important Applicant Notice Please apply only if you have direct construction estimating experience involving projects in the U.S. Midwest. This requirement will be verified during the screening and interview process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

- Are you comfortable using productivity and time keeping tool such as Hubstaff? (YES/NO) *Required

Experience:
- US Project Estimator: 3 years (Required)
- Estimating in Midwest region of US: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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