Job Description

Job Description:

• Bid Coordination and Review:
  • Manage the entire estimating process for assigned bids/projects.
  • Review incoming bid solicitations for relevance and alignment, maintaining an updated bid schedule.
  • Analyze proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and estimate requirements.
• Estimating and Scheduling:
  • Assist in the preparation of preliminary schedules for estimates.
  • Prepare detailed takeoffs and utilize historical data in bid preparation.
  • Consult with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive scopes of work and estimates.
• Collaboration and Design:
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop bid designs for delegated design scopes.
  • Acquire knowledge of project-specific regulations and requirements for construction.
• Quote Analysis and Monitoring:
  • Review and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitor client changes and update the estimating team on all scope changes during the estimate period.
• Contract Follow-Up and Project Turnover:
  • Follow awarded contracts, including estimating extra work items, change orders, and credits.
  • Work with the project management team on final buyout of materials and subcontractors.
  • Prepare turnover packages for awarded projects for the project management team.
• Documentation and Optimization:
  • Maintain working documents as backup for estimate figures, ensuring current and accurate pricing information from suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Search and analyze construction options for the most effective means and methods.
  • Understand and apply a best-value approach to winning new work.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant estimating experience with a solid understanding of cost control, schedule tracking, material pricing, and estimating techniques.
• Experience in heavy civil or commercial construction is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating software is preferred.
• Design/Build experience is advantageous.

More Info:

• Hiring for the following locations in WI: Hilbert, Milwaukee, Black River Falls. (onsite with travel as needed)
• Salary Range: $80-150K, depending on experience & qualifications.
• Direct hire with FULL benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.