Civil Concrete Estimator

W3Global; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 6% company match

Paid Time Off

Full-Time, In-Person Position

Job summary

W3Global in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to develop detailed bids for civil and commercial concrete projects. You will prepare estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, review drawings, and assemble competitive bid packages.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in concrete estimating, reads blueprints, and uses estimating software. You will collaborate with project teams, vendors, and clients, manage multiple bids, and help transition winning

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably civil, heavy civil, or commercial concrete construction.
• Strong understanding of concrete construction and self-performed concrete work.
• Experience with concrete, formwork, rebar, and sitework estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs for civil and commercial concrete projects.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for concrete, formwork, rebar, sitework, and related activities.
• Review drawings and bid documents to determine project scope and prepare bid proposals.
• Solicit and compare pricing from vendors and subcontractors; assist with negotiations.

Skills

Estimating

Reading blueprints

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Estimating software

Construction management software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs for civil and commercial concrete projects.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for concrete, formwork, rebar, sitework, and related construction activities.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, plans, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Prepare competitive and comprehensive bid proposals and bid packages.
• Solicit, review, and compare pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist with negotiations and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Use construction estimating software and spreadsheets to develop and maintain accurate estimates.
• Track bid information, costs, and project data using estimating and construction management systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, field operations, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the transition of awarded projects from estimating/preconstruction to project execution.
• Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably in civil, heavy civil, or commercial concrete construction.
• Strong understanding of concrete construction and self-performed concrete work.
• Experience with concrete, formwork, rebar, and sitework estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements is highly preferred.
• Experience with construction estimating software and/or construction management software.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Full-Time, In-Person Position

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a team where your estimating expertise will directly contribute to winning and successfully executing civil and concrete construction projects. If you have a strong background in concrete estimating and enjoy working with plans, quantities, pricing, vendors, and project teams, we'd like to hear from you.