Project Estimator
Ravenswood Studio, Inc. · Chicago, IL · 3 mo ago
On-siteDesignFull-time
About the role
We're looking for an Estimator to help us turn ambitious client visions into accurate, buildable budgets.
Responsibilities
- Dive deep into technical drawings, renderings, and project matrices to understand design intent from day one
- Build detailed estimates — from square-foot allowances and ROM budgets to line-item pricing — covering materials, labor, and risk
- Vet subcontractor pricing and manage the RFQ process
- Flag schedule, complexity, or structural risks early
- Contribute to value engineering and creative problem-solving on every project
- Write clear, client-ready proposals that define scope with precision
Requirements
- 3+ years in an estimating, project management, or leadership role within museum exhibit, display, cabinetry/millwork, theater, entertainment, or fabrication industries
- Strong technical skills — reading drawings/blueprints and translating them into accurate scope and pricing
- Strong Excel skills and sharp analytical thinking
- A collaborative, calm-under-pressure approach to working alongside construction and project teams