Founded in 1997, Wenger Construction, Inc. is a family-owned commercial roofing, siding and sheet metal company based out of Campbellsport, WI. We are looking for hard working individual to join our work family who have a desire to work for a company that cares about their workers, recognizes and pays for value and offers opportunities for growth.

Job Summary: Wenger Construction, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for an estimator in our growing business. Our estimators build detailed job budgets that are used along with other resources to create official project proposals that will be submitted to our customers.

Job Type: Full-time, 40-45 hours per week, Salary Position

Job Responsibilities:

This is an entry level role. We are looking for someone who has some construction estimation education. Any background in estimating or construction will be helpful, but not required. We are willing to train someone who is a fast learner and a good fit. Experience and / or upside potential will determine starting pay.

• Prepare work to be estimated by evaluating drawings, building plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Utilize take-off software (Planswift) to identify and code product systems, examine, and code architectural details and quantify amounts. Perform a complete and accurate take-off.
• Identify labor, material, equipment, and time requirements by reviewing and studying drawings, building plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Resolve discrepancies and search for answers to questions through a network of resources and avenues.
• Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information in bid spreadsheet and written proposal form.
• Must have strong organizational habits and track record. Will be responsible for maintaining Bid Docket.
• Must have strong understanding and experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Grow and maintain a technical knowledge of various product systems.
• Communicate with clients and vendors to collect information needed to create an accurate bid.
• Must be able to meet deadlines (due dates) and multi task, typically working on a few bids at any given time.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks, as needed.
• Will work closely with Sales and Project Coordination Teams. Must be good at collaboration while being great at being self-motivated to put bids together.
• Will be responsible for Hand Offs once a project is sold. Pulling together all pertinent information and presenting to the Project Coordination Team where they take from there.
• All other duties assigned.
• Typically, in your office; however, there are times when you will attend scope reviews at GC offices or gather information with Salesman onsite.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Associate degree preferred; however not required
• General construction experience preferred; however not required
• Estimating experience preferred; however not required.
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Must be self-accountable and willing to take ownership of their role
• Strong work ethic and drive
• Solution provider
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Positive attitude

Why should you consider working for Wenger?

Our vision is; “Working together to create a positive solution driven work environment where the resources are in place for good workers to become great workers.” Our greatest asset is our strong Wenger workforce – OUR PEOPLE. Our 2nd greatest asset is OUR CULTURE. We are always working to improve and make our work environment one that people want to be a part of.

You will get 3 performance reviews in your 1st year; 60 day, 6 months and 1 year. These are comprehensive reviews that provide you with feedback on your progress and allow you to earn an opportunity to discuss the value you are bringing to the table.

This role offers both a slow and fast paced environment. Slow paced refers to the time it takes on your own to put a bid together. Fast paced refers to the deadlines that are part of this as well as keeping up with customers needs in a way that adds to the world class customer experience we strive for here at Wenger from first sale to final nail.

Wenger Standard Benefits:

• Health Insurance 50% of premiums paid by Wenger
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Vacation based on experience
• Matching 401K 4% contribution with 2% match
• Life Insurance Policy paid by Wenger
• Aflac Accident Policy paid by Wenger
• Family Work Culture
• Weekly Paychecks and Direct Deposit

Wenger Premium Benefits:

• 3 Performance Reviews in Your 1st Year 60 day, 6 months and annual
• Training, Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
• Field Employee Referral Bonus $500 quarterly bonus based on rank

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person