Construction Cost Estimator Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Construction Cost Estimator make in Chicago, IL? The average Construction Cost Estimator salary in Chicago, IL is $94,207 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $85,190 and $107,518. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Construction Cost Estimator

Erica Lane Enterprises Inc. - Sparta , WI

Summary Description Of Position The Construction Cost Estimator works within the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Work Control Center creating scopes of work, requests for proposal, joint scoping ...

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Construction Cost Estimator

WHSmith North America - Las Vegas , NV

The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for establishing a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions at all potential project sites and developing detailed cost estimates by ...

LinkedIn - 28 days ago

Construction Cost Estimator

A&J Superior Construction LLC - Lafayette , LA

Construction Cost Estimator Salary Range : 40k-60k General Accountabilities * Travels to job sites to gather information on materials needed and labor required. * Analyzes specifications and ...

ZipRecruiter - 84 days ago

Cost Estimator IV

KKCS - Los Angeles , CA

... cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that ... This role involves estimating costs for construction projects, focusing on MEP systems like heating ...

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Senior Cost Estimator

Sunland Group, Inc. - Houston , TX

Estimate construction project cost for various types of projects * Team player, excellent interpersonal skills and a cooperative attitude * Analytical skills and attention to detail * Responsible ...

ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago

Building Cost Estimator

Chief Buildings - Grand Island , NE

Chief Buildings is seeking a Building Cost Estimator to join the Chief team. Building Cost ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred. Candidates with ...

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What does a Construction Cost Estimator do?

Common responsibilities of a Construction Cost Estimator

Manage and lead the accumulation, evaluation, and documentation of restrictions, contract terms, contract execution plan, procedures, and methods in order to maintain current estimating database information and cost data.

August 27, 2022

Develop labor costs based upon crew sizes, local labor rates and production rates for activities that are impacted by maintenance of traffic, construction phasing, weather, proximity to an operating railway and other adjacent construction activities.

January 23, 2023

Demonstrated ability to work with full range of cost estimating database tools and develop software applications specific to PDC projects.

January 29, 2023

Participate in strategy meetings and provide input on cost related matters as required, including cost strategy for initial proposal and subsequent revisions.

January 30, 2023

Review Government Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations for Bid (IFB) to determine specific cost requirements ensuring proposals are prepared timely and in accordance with FAR, DFAR, CAS and Corporate Disclosure Statements.

February 06, 2023

Provide coordination and liaison with construction field personnel, project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development.

March 09, 2023

Assist program management with preparation of schedules for estimate preparation, define resource requirements for estimate deliverables, review Client task requests for estimate deliverables, and documents and publication involving impacts to probable project/program cost.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Construction Cost Estimator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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85190

107518

94207

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86478

111341

96234

What is the average salary for Construction Cost Estimator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Construction Cost Estimator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Construction Cost Estimator ranges from $85,190 to $107,518 with the average base salary of $94,207. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,478 to $111,341 with the average total cash compensation of $96,234.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,207	$85,190 - $107,518
Bonus	$2,027	$1,288 - $3,823
Total Pay	$96,234	$86,478 - $111,341

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Construction Cost Estimator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,669 - $108,123	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,669 - $108,123	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,572 - $108,000	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,637 - $108,082	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,637 - $108,082	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,719 - $105,662	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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