Construction Estimator

Watertown Enterprises; Waterford (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K match

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive pay

Leave time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wolf Creek Contracting is seeking an experienced Estimator based in Waterford, Ohio to prepare accurate bids for concrete, general trades, and GC projects. You will collaborate with leadership, project management, and field teams to ensure estimates reflect how work is built in the field.

This office-based role requires 3–7 years of estimating experience, proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel, and the ability to read plans and specs.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of concrete, GC, and general trades scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office; Procore a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bid & Preconstruction support for projects.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare estimate turnover packages for project teams.
• Participate in post-job reviews to improve future estimates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

3–7 years estimating experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

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.

About The Company

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.