Commercial Construction Estimator

gpac; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac represents a Milwaukee, WI based General Contractor seeking an Estimator to join their preconstruction team. The role involves preparing estimates from concept to final delivery for diverse commercial projects across the region.

Ideal candidates have commercial estimating or preconstruction experience, ability to read drawings and specs, and strong communication and organization to support collaboration with management, field teams, and ownership throughout preconstruction and handoff to

Qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Team player with long-term growth mindset within a reputable contractor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual through final estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed scopes of work.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Collaborate with project management, field, design, and ownership teams in preconstruction.
• Assist with budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost analysis.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Participate in project handoffs from preconstruction into operations.

Skills

Construction estimating

Preconstruction

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Job description

Milwaukee, WI

A well-established

Estimator | Commercial Construction

Milwaukee, WI

A well-established design-build General Contractor in the Milwaukee area is looking to add an Estimator to their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved early in the construction process and wants to work with a collaborative team on diverse commercial projects throughout the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare conceptual through final estimates for commercial construction projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed scopes of work
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids
• Work closely with project management, field, design, and ownership teams throughout preconstruction
• Assist with budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost analysis
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Participate in project handoffs from preconstruction into operations

What They're Looking For

• Commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience
• General Contractor experience preferred
• Strong understanding of construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Experience with conceptual estimating and design-build projects is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Someone who wants to be part of a team and grow long-term with a reputable contractor

Why consider it?

You'll join a stable, respected general contractor with a strong local presence, diverse project pipeline, collaborative culture, and an opportunity to have a real impact on projects from initial concept through construction.

Competitive compensation + benefits

Milwaukee, WI

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.