Estimator - Madison - Established Commercial Contractor

• Extremely strong pipeline going through early 2026
• Growth opportunity: pathway to lead estimator and beyond

About Our Client

One of greater Madison's most-respected companies. They have award-winning leadership and have won multiple awards for their commercial, health-care, and multi-family developments. Their pipeline is set for the next couple years with multiple large projects beginning. They are a rocket ship with no signs of slowing down.

• National projects with large Madison portfolio
• One of the best offices in Madison
• Solid leadership out of top general contractors
• Hands off management approach
• Great relationships with subcontractors
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2025

Job Description

• Work with the client from the start of each project to ensure you understand the project scope and vision
• Prepare full general conditions estimates and analysis
• Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing
• Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project specific information
• Oversee the beginning of each turn-key project, including details like permit submission and design evaluations
• Reviews project proposal, drawings and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Collaborate with the architect and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project
• Conduct meetings on-site with architect, client and construction crew
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare and submit project estimates to clients

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Project Management preferred.
• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction or with trades.
• Experience with preparing bids.
• Has hands-on experience estimating projects based off of blue prints.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ground-up commercial or industrial experience required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to $120,000
• High bonus earning potential (both personal and company bonuses)
• Full benefits (Healthcare, Vision and Dental)
• Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401K with high company match
• Cell phone, laptop and other tech
• Car allowance
• PTO (Up to 3+ weeks starting)
• Company holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paternity and maternity leave
• Robust growth potential
• Award winning leadership team
• Excellent work/life balance - no crazy hours or weekend work
• Work on high profile projects all local to the Greater Madison area

Contact

Hunter Bernard

Quote job ref

JN-122024-6617813