Construction Estimator

DeLeers Construction, Inc.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee profit sharing bonus program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced construction estimator in De Pere, Wisconsin. You will be responsible for performing accurate labor and material takeoffs, determining pricing based on project specifications, and assisting with project budgets. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, familiarity with estimating software, and the ability to collaborate with various departments. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work on unique projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or commercial construction estimating.
• Passion for accuracy and detail-oriented work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform accurate labor and material takeoffs.
• Determine pricing based on project specifications.
• Assist in the assembly of project budgets and ensure accuracy.
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Communicate regularly with relevant departments.
• Review quotes and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Familiarity with Sage Estimating

Knowledge of Excel

Experience with PlanSwift

Tools

Sage Estimating

Excel

PlanSwift

Job description

DeLeers Construction is expanding our Estimation Team! We are looking for an experienced residential or commercial construction estimator who has a passion for accuracy and an eye for detail. Our estimators work very closely with our Sales, Pre-Construction/Design, and Project Management teams, and interact with our trade partners. Using Sage Estimating, Excel and PlanSwift, our estimators not only do material but also labor take-offs. DeLeers Construction specializes in high end residential homes and commercial buildings. We work with our customers from the design phases, through project management and construction. Check out our website to see some of the innovative designs we have brought to reality at www.deleers.com.

Known for our high quality and unique projects, DeLeers Construction has been in business for over 80 years as a family owned company. We offer our employees excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401K with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and an employee profit sharing bonus program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform accurate labor and material takeoffs according to DeLeers procedures. Ensure that all paperwork and information necessary to the bid preparation is complete and ready for submission.
• Determine standard vs. non-standard pricing based on the specifications of the project and standard vs. non-standard availability of materials and scope of work involved. Ensure that any special pricing has been confirmed for non-standard bid projects.
• Assist Business Development Associates in the assembly of project budgets. Ensure and validate accuracy of project budgets by validating against hard estimates or bids, including assessment on all projects, code compliance and development issues. Work collaboratively with Business Development Associates on the creation of scopes of work, and in bid openings and contract awards.
• Read and review blueprints/plans and interpret them in order to determine all trade responsibilities.
• Communicate regularly and coordinate with the Director of Operations, Business Development Department and Project Managers as necessary and appropriate.
• Review finished quotes with Business Development Associate, other Estimators, or Project Managers; answer questions and make changes as required.

We are currently open to this position being located either in Eagle River, WI or in DePere, WI.