Estimator

Location: Sheboygan Wisconsin
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: MondayFriday 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Salary: $80000 $100000 per year

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a respected commercial construction company known for delivering high-quality construction solutions while building long-term relationships with employees clients and subcontractors. This organization values integrity craftsmanship collaboration and attention to detail across every project.

The company specializes in commercial construction projects including renovations additions new construction design-build and negotiated work. They are seeking an experienced estimator to join their team and play a key role in securing profitable projects and supporting successful project execution from preconstruction through completion.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to manage the estimating and preconstruction process for commercial construction projects. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates reviewing project documents performing detailed takeoffs developing budgets and supporting the transition from estimating to construction.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial construction estimating experience understands building systems and project delivery methods and can effectively collaborate with leadership project managers sales teams owners and subcontractors.

• Review architectural structural civil and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare accurate project estimates.
• Develop conceptual budgetary negotiated and competitive bid estimates.
• Create complete project budgets including:
  • Labor
  • Materials
  • Subcontractors
  • Equipment
  • Overhead
  • Profit margins
• Identify scope gaps project risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Review and qualify subcontractor bids.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings project walkthroughs and site visits.
• Meet with customers to review project scope and requirements.
• Prepare and distribute bid invitations.
• Solicit review and manage subcontractor proposals.
• Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
• Receive review and respond to subcontractor RFIs.
• Submit pre-bid RFIs as needed.

• Conduct turnover meetings with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Organize estimate files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with project buyout and subcontractor selection.
• Support pricing for change orders and project modifications.

• Compare estimated costs against actual project performance.
• Assist with improving estimating procedures and best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of market pricing construction methods and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain pricing databases and historical cost information.
• Assist with implementation of estimating software and process improvements.

• 5 years of experience estimating commercial construction projects.
• Experience with commercial renovations additions and new construction.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems and construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery methods.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with owners clients subcontractors and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Outlook and Word.

• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Construction estimating/project management software experience preferred

• Competitive salary: $80000$100000 annually
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental insurance options
• Paid mileage
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Office-based estimating role supporting commercial construction projects.
• Collaboration with leadership project managers sales teams subcontractors and clients.
• Opportunity to support projects from initial concept and budgeting through construction completion.
• Stable long-term opportunity with an established commercial construction organization.