Entry-Level Construction Estimator: Bids & Data

Veit Management, Inc; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veit Management, Inc., a leading specialty contractor, is seeking an Estimator to gather, calculate, and compile data for bid proposals. You will use HeavyBid to assemble final submissions for owners, under supervision, ensuring timely delivery.

The role involves evaluating plans, preparing takeoffs, soliciting pricing, and maintaining historical cost information to support accurate bids across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and data-interpretation abilities with estimating software familiarity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in construction bidding and project management software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs, addenda, and bid documents to understand project scope.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and preliminary estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Solicit, organize, and compare vendor/subcontractor pricing and requirements.
• Assist with creating estimates, bid packages, and supporting documentation.
• Identify scope gaps and estimating concerns and escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate estimate files, pricing records, bid results, and historical costs.
• Participate in bid reviews, pre-bid meetings, site visits, and turnover activities.
• Collaborate with estimating, PM, and operations to ensure timely bids.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Estimating software

MS Office

Communication skills

Bidding experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

0-2 years bidding experience or 5 years related field experience

Tools

AGTEK software

HCSS software

Job description

Veit Management, Inc., a leading specialty contractor, is seeking an Estimator to gather, calculate, and compile data for bid proposals. You will use HeavyBid to assemble final submissions for owners, under supervision, ensuring timely delivery.

The role involves evaluating plans, preparing takeoffs, soliciting pricing, and maintaining historical cost information to support accurate bids across multiple projects.