Cost Estimator

Msr-Fsr, Llc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401K

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Job summary

A cost estimation firm in Wisconsin is seeking a Cost Estimator to lead projects. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in construction, accounting, or finance, alongside strong Excel skills. Key responsibilities include managing budget requests, maintaining cost trackers, and leading meetings with vendors. The role demands high attention to detail and analytical skills, contributing to accuracy in cost estimation. This position offers benefits including health care and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of estimating experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation projects with accurate budget requests.
• Maintain cost & budget trackers and approved overtime logs.
• Schedule and attend weekly reconciliation meetings.

Skills

High level Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, accounting, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data functions)

Job description

Overview

Focus: Specializes in estimating costs, reconciling Schedule of Rates (SORs), and maintaining cost-related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation projects, ensuring accuracy and reliability of cost estimates
• Submit budget requests
• Maintain cost & budget trackers tracking
• Approved quantities
• Unit rates
• Acceleration costs
• Maintain approved overtime logs
• T&M Sheets (rework costs)
• Star Rates
• Free Issued Material
• Incentives
• Detailed direct and indirect costs
• Ensure efficiency and adherence to SOPs
• Maintain accurate project completion progress and estimated completion dates trackers
• Schedule and attend weekly reconciliation meetings and closeout meetings; with vendors and SAS personnel
• Maintain and update a historical tool costs tracker
• Identify any findings or discrepancies and report them to SAS Management
• MUST HAVE HIGH LEVEL EXCEL SKILLS

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree in construction, accounting, or finance is preferred.
• 1-3 years of estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data functions).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical mindset.
• Good organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication (verbal / written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone\'s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

MSR-FSR is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development