Commercial Construction Estimator

gpac; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is representing a Milwaukee, WI based General Contractor seeking an Estimator to join their preconstruction team on diverse commercial projects. The estimator will be involved early in the process, handling quantity takeoffs, bids, and cost analysis while coordinating with PM, field, design, and ownership teams.

The ideal candidate will have commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience, GC exposure, and strong communication and detail orientation to support project

Qualifications

• 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.
• Team player with long-term growth mindset at 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

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

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.