Mid Level Preconstruction Estimator Jobs
Mid level preconstruction estimator jobs go to professionals ready to own full project estimates end to end, make scope and cost decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior staff through takeoffs and bid packages. Openings are concentrated across Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Jobot, Juneau Construction Company, and Clayco hiring at this level now.
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About LightSpeed
LightSpeed Build Technologies is revolutionizing the construction industry through AI-powered robotics. Our flagship systems—BRUTE for automated wall panel manufacturing and DEX for on-site collaborative construction—are addressing the global housing crisis by delivering unprecedented speed, precision, and affordability in homebuilding.
Lightspeed Build Technologies · Full-time · Onsite in Northbrook, IL
Position Overview
Customers and partners come to us for a real price, not a ballpark. As our Preconstruction & Procurement Specialist, you will turn our design team's takeoffs and initial estimates into complete bid packages, run bids with the subcontractors and suppliers behind the work we do not self-perform, and buy out each project once it is approved.
You will build and manage our subcontractor and supplier network, own the final number we stand behind, and turn each project's lessons into a pricing and purchasing process the whole team can rely on. This role brings real construction experience to a team that pairs it with robotics.
Key Responsibilities
Bid Packages & Pricing
- Build complete bid packages from plan sets, Revit takeoffs and initial estimates, with clear scope, assumptions and exclusions by trade
- Apply our robotic-construction cost model to show what a home costs to build our way versus traditionally, including the on-site work that remains
- Turn bids into customer-ready proposals, and join pricing reviews with prospects and partners as the construction cost expert
- Track estimate versus actual on every job and feed what you learn back into our cost data
Subcontractor & Supplier Network
- Build and maintain our network of subcontractors and suppliers: foundations, MEP, roofing, finishes and site work
- Solicit, level and compare bids, and recommend awards based on price, scope and reliability
- Negotiate pricing and terms, and prepare subcontract and purchase agreements for approval
Procurement & Buyout
- Buy out approved projects: lock in material pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders
- Help set up our purchase order, receiving and vendor tracking process as we move into repeat production
- Coordinate delivery timing with our Production & Delivery Manager so materials arrive when the factory and job site need them
- Manage change orders and their cost impact with customers and subcontractors
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in residential construction estimating, preconstruction, purchasing or bid management, working with real project costs: materials, labor and regional variation
- Experience running bid packages and working with subcontractors and suppliers
- Comfort reading plan sets and working from takeoffs; you can spot a scope gap before it becomes a change order
- Strong Excel skills and experience with estimating or takeoff tools (for example Bluebeam, RSMeans, Procore)
- Clear communicator who can explain a number to a customer and stand behind it
- Able to work on-site in Northbrook, IL and travel to job sites as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in construction management, engineering or a related field
- Prefab, panelized or modular construction experience
- An existing Chicago-area subcontractor and supplier network
- Multi-family or affordable housing experience
- Experience setting up purchasing or PO processes at a growing company
- Familiarity with Revit or model-based takeoffs
How We Hire
A short intro call, a practical pricing exercise from a sample plan set, then conversations with our engineering and operations leads.
Why Join LightSpeed
- Help build the preconstruction process at a company changing how homes get built
- Work alongside robotics engineers and see your bids turn into homes built in our factory
- Real ownership of the numbers from day one
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Employment Relationship
This position is at-will, meaning either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Equal Opportunity
LightSpeed Build Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
About LightSpeed
LightSpeed Build Technologies is revolutionizing the construction industry through AI-powered robotics. Our flagship systems—BRUTE for automated wall panel manufacturing and DEX for on-site collaborative construction—are addressing the global housing crisis by delivering unprecedented speed, precision, and affordability in homebuilding.
Lightspeed Build Technologies · Full-time · Onsite in Northbrook, IL
Position Overview
Customers and partners come to us for a real price, not a ballpark. As our Preconstruction & Procurement Specialist, you will turn our design team's takeoffs and initial estimates into complete bid packages, run bids with the subcontractors and suppliers behind the work we do not self-perform, and buy out each project once it is approved.
You will build and manage our subcontractor and supplier network, own the final number we stand behind, and turn each project's lessons into a pricing and purchasing process the whole team can rely on. This role brings real construction experience to a team that pairs it with robotics.
Key Responsibilities
Bid Packages & Pricing
- Build complete bid packages from plan sets, Revit takeoffs and initial estimates, with clear scope, assumptions and exclusions by trade
- Apply our robotic-construction cost model to show what a home costs to build our way versus traditionally, including the on-site work that remains
- Turn bids into customer-ready proposals, and join pricing reviews with prospects and partners as the construction cost expert
- Track estimate versus actual on every job and feed what you learn back into our cost data
Subcontractor & Supplier Network
- Build and maintain our network of subcontractors and suppliers: foundations, MEP, roofing, finishes and site work
- Solicit, level and compare bids, and recommend awards based on price, scope and reliability
- Negotiate pricing and terms, and prepare subcontract and purchase agreements for approval
Procurement & Buyout
- Buy out approved projects: lock in material pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders
- Help set up our purchase order, receiving and vendor tracking process as we move into repeat production
- Coordinate delivery timing with our Production & Delivery Manager so materials arrive when the factory and job site need them
- Manage change orders and their cost impact with customers and subcontractors
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in residential construction estimating, preconstruction, purchasing or bid management, working with real project costs: materials, labor and regional variation
- Experience running bid packages and working with subcontractors and suppliers
- Comfort reading plan sets and working from takeoffs; you can spot a scope gap before it becomes a change order
- Strong Excel skills and experience with estimating or takeoff tools (for example Bluebeam, RSMeans, Procore)
- Clear communicator who can explain a number to a customer and stand behind it
- Able to work on-site in Northbrook, IL and travel to job sites as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in construction management, engineering or a related field
- Prefab, panelized or modular construction experience
- An existing Chicago-area subcontractor and supplier network
- Multi-family or affordable housing experience
- Experience setting up purchasing or PO processes at a growing company
- Familiarity with Revit or model-based takeoffs
How We Hire
A short intro call, a practical pricing exercise from a sample plan set, then conversations with our engineering and operations leads.
Why Join LightSpeed
- Help build the preconstruction process at a company changing how homes get built
- Work alongside robotics engineers and see your bids turn into homes built in our factory
- Real ownership of the numbers from day one
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Employment Relationship
This position is at-will, meaning either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Equal Opportunity
LightSpeed Build Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Mid Level Preconstruction Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level preconstruction estimator job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight estimates you led independently, not ones you assisted on. Emphasize the project types and dollar values you have worked across, your familiarity with takeoff software, and any experience coordinating with subcontractors or reviewing bid documents. Mid level roles want someone who can run a bid from scope review to submission without constant direction.
Which companies hire mid level preconstruction estimators?
Companies hiring mid level preconstruction estimators right now include Jobot, Juneau Construction Company, and Clayco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. General contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction management firms account for the majority of openings at this level, particularly those with active commercial, industrial, or infrastructure pipelines.
Are there remote mid level preconstruction estimator jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is more common in the estimating function than in field-based construction roles. About 0% of mid level preconstruction estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how digital takeoff tools and cloud-based estimating platforms have made the work more location-flexible for experienced professionals.
How do I move up to a mid level preconstruction estimator role?
The path runs through increasingly independent work. Early-career estimators grow into mid level by taking full ownership of estimates rather than supporting them, building fluency in cost databases and takeoff software, and demonstrating accuracy across multiple project types. Consistent performance on bids that come in competitively, plus the ability to explain assumptions and defend numbers to project managers, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level preconstruction estimators?
Mid Level preconstruction estimator roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Staffing & Recruiting, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because their project volumes and competitive bid environments require estimators who can operate independently and turn around accurate numbers at speed.