Commercial Construction Cost Estimator - Unlimited PTO

Leoforce; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Unlimited PTO

Laptop provided

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Cost Estimator for our Milwaukee, WI area team. This mid-level role focuses on preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects, supporting preconstruction, bidding, budgeting, and value engineering efforts.

We value a detail-oriented, proactive communicator who can collaborate with project management, field teams, and subcontractors to set projects up for successful execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (GC preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret Architectural, Structural, Civil, and MEP drawings.
• Proficiency in Estimating and Takeoff Software (Bluebeam or similar).
• Strong Excel and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid estimates for commercial construction projects from early concept through final bidding.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Develop budgets, unit pricing, and bid summaries.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and constructability issues.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization efforts.
• Support project handoff to project management and field teams.
• Assist with change order pricing and project cost reviews as needed.

Skills

Construction estimating

Reading drawings

Excel

Bluebeam

Organization

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a Cost Estimator for our Milwaukee, WI area team. This mid-level role focuses on preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects, supporting preconstruction, bidding, budgeting, and value engineering efforts.

We value a detail-oriented, proactive communicator who can collaborate with project management, field teams, and subcontractors to set projects up for successful execution.