Job Details
Our Client, one of Wisconsin s Top general contractors, construction managers, and design builders, is seeking an Estimator for their Pewaukee, WI location. This position will specialize in estimating carpentry and concrete requirements for both large and small-scale ground-up commercial construction projects. This position operates on a Monday-Friday schedule during first shift hours at their Pewaukee, WI location, with a salary ranging from $95,000 to $110,000.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide complete and accurate estimates for assigned ground up construction projects.
- Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other related documentation.
- Prepare time, material, labor, equipment, and specialist cost estimates for construction projects.
- Consult with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project managers to discuss and formulate estimates.
- Develop project schedules to assist in the estimating process.
- Review proposal contract documents (i.e., specifications, drawings etc.) and attend meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Review and incorporate historical data as provided by project teams into Estimating System.
- Prepare detail estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Active solicitation of subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty contractors to obtain consistent competitive/ best marketing pricing.
- Coordinate complete conceptual and final estimate strategies with Operations Department and Project Management teams.
- Assemble and submit formal proposals/ final bid, following established VJS procedures.
- Work with Project Managers to produce written scope of work and assembly of proposals for budget purposes.
- Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back up estimate figures.
- Foster and sustain positive working relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and clients.
Education/Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor s Degree in Construction Administration or related degree highly preferred.
- 5-10 years of estimating experience within the construction industry, ideally specializing in ground-up construction, particularly in carpentry and concrete.
- Comprehensive knowledge of drafting and blueprint reading.
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, construction estimating software, construction management tools, and strong mathematics skills are required.