COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR (3 Openings!!!)

Job Description: Commercial
Estimator (3 Openings!!!)

Position Title: Commercial Estimator
Department: Estimating
Type: DIRECT HIRE
Location: Green Bay, Wi
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Based on Experience

Job
Overview:

The Commercial Estimating is
responsible for accurate cost
estimates for commercial construction projects. This role involves managing the
overall estimating process, developing bid strategies, and ensuring that
estimates are aligned with project goals, timelines, and budgets. The ideal
candidate has extensive experience in commercial construction estimating,
excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of market conditions,
construction materials, and labor costs.

Key
Responsibilities:

Estimating:

• Oversee the development of detailed cost estimates for
  commercial construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment,
  and subcontractor costs.
  
• Manage the bid process from initial inquiry to final
  submission, ensuring that all estimates are accurate, competitive, and
  meet client expectations.
  
• Review project plans, specifications, and other
  documentation to prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.
  
• Work closely with the preconstruction and project
  management teams to ensure that estimates align with overall project goals
  and timelines.
  

Bid
Strategy and Development:

• Develop and implement bid strategies based on market
  analysis, competitor benchmarking, and project-specific requirements.
  
• Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs to determine bid viability
  and identify potential risks and opportunities.
  
• Work with the business development team to identify new
  opportunities and provide competitive estimates that align with company
  growth goals.
  
• Prepare and present detailed bid proposals to clients,
  ensuring that all elements of the estimate are clearly explained and
  justified.
  

Cost
Control and Analysis:

• Monitor and analyze market conditions, material costs,
  and labor rates to ensure that estimates are based on up-to-date and
  competitive pricing.
  
• Perform post-bid reviews and track the performance of
  estimates in awarded projects to improve the accuracy of future bids.
  
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and
  value-engineering options during the estimating process.
  

Collaboration
and Communication:

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors,
  and suppliers to gather accurate cost information and develop
  comprehensive estimates.
  
• Communicate regularly with project managers and the
  preconstruction team to provide cost updates, adjustments, and
  clarifications throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Serve as the point of contact for clients, addressing
  any questions or concerns related to project estimates and bid proposals.
  

Reporting
and Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain detailed records of estimates,
  bids, and cost analyses for internal use and future reference.
  
• Generate regular reports for senior management on
  estimating performance, win/loss ratios, and market trends.
  
• Ensure that all estimates are thoroughly documented and
  in compliance with company standards and client requirements.
  

Qualifications
and Skills:

• Experience:
  
• Experience in commercial construction estimating, with
  a proven track record of successful bids.
  
• Extensive experience in estimating a variety of
  commercial construction projects, including office buildings, retail
  spaces, healthcare, education, and industrial facilities.
  
• Technical Skills:
  
• Proficiency with estimating software such as ProEst,
  Sage Estimating, or similar platforms.
  
• Advanced knowledge of construction costs, materials,
  labor, and equipment rates.
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings,
  and specifications.
  
• Strong analytical skills to perform detailed quantity
  takeoffs, cost breakdowns, and risk assessments.
  
• Leadership Skills:
  
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with
  the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
  
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to
  handle complex estimating challenges.
  
• Communication Skills:
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
  with the ability to clearly explain estimates and bid strategies to
  clients and internal teams.
  
• Strong presentation skills to deliver cost proposals
  and bid reviews to clients and senior management.
  
• Organizational Skills:
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills to
  handle multiple estimates and bids simultaneously.
  
• Attention to detail to ensure that estimates are
  accurate, comprehensive, and competitive.