Construction Estimator

WOLF CREEK CONTRACTING; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leave time

Paid holidays

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K match

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Wolf Creek Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator in Ohio to prepare accurate bids for concrete, general trades, and contracting projects. This on-site role requires collaboration with leadership, project management, and field teams to ensure estimates reflect field work.

You will review drawings, takeoffs, and pricing, travel for site walks and meetings, and support turnover packages and continuous improvement in bidding and execution.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of concrete, GC, and general trades scopes.
• Experience with self-perform and subcontracted work.
• Proficiency in reading plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Proficient with Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Bid and preconstruction support across concrete, GC, and general contracting projects.
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and RFIs for accurate estimates.
• Build estimates with internal pricing and subcontractor quotes.
• Identify risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare turnover packages and support post-job reviews.

Skills

Estimating experience

Bluebeam

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Tools

Procore

Job description

Full Time Athens, OH, US

ABOUT THE COMPANY

This position is based out of our Wolf Creek Contracting office in Waterford, Ohio. Team members are expected to commute to the Waterford, OH office each day to support project coordination and collaboration. Remote work is not available for this role.

Wolf Creek Contracting is a full-service general contractor serving commercial, industrial, and municipal markets across the eastern United States. Our capabilities include general contracting, design-build, construction management, concrete, civil and industrial work, new construction, renovations, additions, and streetscapes. We take pride in building projects the right way through strong planning, collaboration, and field-driven execution.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for concrete, general trades, and general contracting projects. This role plays a key part in our growth helping us pursue the right work, build strong proposals, and support projects from preconstruction through turnover.

You’ll work closely with company leadership, project management, and field teams to ensure estimates are complete, realistic, and aligned with how work is built in the field.

What You’ll Do

• Bid & Preconstruction Support
• Identify and track bidding opportunities
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and RFIs
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
• Support Go/No-Go decisions with leadership

Estimating & Takeoffs

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for self-perform scopes
• Build estimates using internal pricing and subcontractor quotes
• Develop general conditions, labor, equipment, and logistics pricing
• Identify constructability risks and value engineering options

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

• Create bid packages and scope documents
• Solicit, track, and review subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare bid tabs and scope comparisons
• Support negotiations and buyout activities

Turnover & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare estimate turnover packages for project teams
• Support early buyout and scope clarification
• Participate in post-job reviews to improve future estimates

What We’re Looking For

• 3–7 years of estimating experience in commercial construction
• Strong knowledge of concrete, GC, and general trades scopes
• Experience with self-perform and subcontracted work
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office (Procore a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contract documents
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity

Work Environment & Travel

• Office-based role with periods of high activity during bid cycles
• Travel required for site walks, pre-bid meetings, and client meetings

Why Work With Us

At WCC, leadership means serving others. We are partners, not bosses. Our responsibility is to remove obstacles, support the field, communicate clearly, and make everyone’s job easier and more efficient. We lead by collaboration, not authority .

If you’re a detail-driven estimator who enjoys partnering with operations and building smart bids, we’d love to hear from you.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Leave time
• Paid holidays
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K match
• Flexible Spending Account

CORE VALUES

• Value Honesty
• Amazing Judgment
• Leading by Taking Action
• Unified Team
• Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Swift to Change

Wolf Creek Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

Wolf Creek Contracting participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.