Construction Estimator - Conceptual

• Robust pipeline through 2025
• Opportunity to become senior estimator within 5-7 years

About Our Client

My client is looking for a driven estimator to review project plans and develop and execute competitive estimates along with a range of other responsibilities working directly with the Chief Estimator. This role offers hybrid flexibility, rapid growth track and great job stability. Looking for an individual who has a well rounded understanding of construction and ability to do both hard-bid and negotiated work from initial client meetings through completion of the project.

• Multi-generation company - still family owned and will continue to be down the road.
• $150M per year, with $170M on the books for 2023.
• Specialize in large multi-family, senior living, corporate offices, hospitality. Project sizes range from $10M-20M.
• Award winning leadership and a close family-like culture in place.
• New, modern office space.

Job Description

• Estimate from both concept designs and complete designs
• Assist design team with budgetary pricing at various stages in design development
• Completion of all aspects of project bidding including plan and specification takeoff, vendor contact and tracking, bid form completion, pricing, bid review and submission
• Scope and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the development, updating and implementation of an estimating database with assemblies
• Assist or lead the process of implementation of estimating program software system
• Maintain a cost history data base
• Review estimates with design team and/or construction team
• Interact with clients and design team as needed to evaluate conceptual and detailed estimates
• Assist Project Manager with project budget set up once projects are awarded

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.
• 2+ 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 $130,000
• High bonus earning potential (both personal and company bonuses)
• Full benefits (Health-care, 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
• 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 Milwaukee area and Norther Illinois

Contact

Owen Meyer

Quote job ref

JN-122024-6620203