Construction Bid Estimator

J.F. Brennan Company Inc.; West La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to perform takeoffs and prepare construction budgets for negotiated and hard bid projects in Wisconsin.

The role requires analyzing drawings, calculating quantities, and assembling bid packages while coordinating with subcontractors and supervisors. Qualifications include a four-year engineering degree or equivalent, 3-5 years of related experience, and preferred experience with HCSS-Heavy Bid.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
• PE license not required but preferred.
• Experience with HCSS-Heavy Bid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform estimate take off and prepare construction budget for negotiated and hard bid projects.
• Communicate all business, technical and project aspects to sub-contractors, i.e. terms & conditions.
• Prepare and present best estimate for overall project cost, i.e., prepare bid packages.
• Assist in providing technical information to supervisors for bid proposal estimates.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Calculate quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per hour, equipment, etc.
• Research historical data and compile summary reports to develop guidelines for future estimates.
• Maintain files of working documents with up-to-date price information from suppliers.
• Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents.
• Support other department personnel and prepare estimates in other disciplines.
• Review design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Assist in monitoring conceptual estimates against actual costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

PE license (preferred)

Tools

HCSS-Heavy Bid

Job description

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to perform takeoffs and prepare construction budgets for negotiated and hard bid projects in Wisconsin.

The role requires analyzing drawings, calculating quantities, and assembling bid packages while coordinating with subcontractors and supervisors. Qualifications include a four-year engineering degree or equivalent, 3-5 years of related experience, and preferred experience with HCSS-Heavy Bid.