Construction Estimator

Wilber Trades Group LLC; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Company-issued technology and wellness

Job summary

Wilber Trades Group LLC, partnering with a growing premier commercial construction company in the Fox Valley, is seeking talented Commercial Construction Estimators at mid-level to senior roles. Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing, and bid development for interior build-outs to large ground-up projects.

Candidates should read blueprints, coordinate with architects, PMs, suppliers and field teams, and maintain cost databases.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with digital estimating tools such as Procore, Precon Suite, Sage/Timberline, OST or Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and specifications.
• Strong math, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bid deadlines.
• Excellent communication for negotiating with subcontractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for commercial projects from interior renovations to large ground‑up builds.
• Review drawings (architectural, structural, MEP) to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor/vendor quotes; help pre‑qualify subs including COI reviews.
• Collaborate with architects, PMs, sales and field superintendents to develop budgets, proposals and contracts.
• Conduct occasional on-site walk-throughs to verify conditions for renovations.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases, material pricing and vendor costs.

Skills

Estimating experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Procore

Precon Suite

Sage/Timberline

OST

Bluebeam

Job description

Wilber Trades Group has partnered with a growing premier commercial construction company in the Fox Valley to recruit talented Commercial Construction Estimators. We currently have multiple immediate, direct-hire openings ranging from mid-level to senior roles.

Whether your strength lies in conceptual design-build budgeting or highly detailed hard bids and sub-trade coordination, we have a pipeline that fits your career goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for a variety of commercial projects, ranging from interior build-outs to large-scale ground-up construction.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) drawings to ensure comprehensive scope coverage.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor quotes; assist in sub-trade pre-qualification (including COI and forms review).
• Collaborate closely with architects, project managers, sales teams, and field superintendents to develop preliminary budgets, proposals, and contracts.
• Conduct occasional on-site walk-throughs to verify existing conditions for commercial renovation projects.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases, material pricing, and vendor costs

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Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 to 5+ years of estimating experience within a commercial construction, general contracting, or design-build environment.
• Experience with modern digital estimating tools. Familiarity with Procore, Precon Suite, Sage/Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), or Bluebeam is highly desired.
• Proven ability to read and accurately interpret complex blueprints and specifications.
• High attention to detail, strong mathematical skills, and the organizational capacity to manage multiple concurrent bid deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for negotiating with subcontractors and presenting to project stakeholders.
• Base Salary: $70,000 – $110,000+ (Highly dependent on experience level and specific role alignment).
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Additional perks including company-issued technology and wellness memberships.