Estimator

Payne & Dolan, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with HSA/FSA contribution

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Training and development programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for private, municipal, state, and federal entities. You will support operations with change orders, subcontracts, and cost analysis, while collaborating with Project Managers on cost reviews.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong technical writing skills, and experience with industry software tools. A self-motivated, multi-project capable candidate will thrive in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of schooling and relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with varying deadlines or collaboratively on large projects.
• Valid Driver's License and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates.
• Interpret plans and specifications.
• Conducts pre-estimate job site reviews.
• References and updates market and competitor data for estimates.
• Submit cost estimates using AASHTOWare, Bid Express, Expedite Bid.
• Assemble purchase orders and subcontractor documents.
• Attend project setup meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review costs and prepare change orders.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AASHTOWare

Bid Express

Expedite Bid

HeavyBid

HeavyJob

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Estimator will prepare cost estimates for private, municipal, state, and federal entities. Additionally, the Estimator will support operations staff with preparation of change orders, subcontracts, and material agreements and cost analysis.

• Prepares cost estimates.
• Interprets plans and specifications.
• Conducts pre-estimate job site reviews.
• References and updates historical market and competitor research data for use in estimate preparation.
• Submits cost estimates to federal, state, municipal and private entities by utilizing software such as AASHTOWare, Bid Express, Expedite Bid.
• Assemble purchase order and subcontractor documents.
• Attend project setup meetings.
• Collaborates with Project Managers to conduct cost reviews and prepare change orders.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work individually on multiple projects with varying deadlines or in a team environment on large projects.
• Valid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standards.

Preferred skills:

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• HCSS software knowledge such as HeavyBid and HeavyJob is a plus.
• Project management experience in heavy civil construction a plus.
• Previous heavy civil, commercial and/or industrial estimating experience is a plus.
• Strong technical writing skills to develop content for proposals, estimates and contracts.
• Ability to communicate to others to convey information effectively, either by telephone, in written form, email or in person with the ability to conduct presentations, coordinate site visits and lead owner meetings.

The Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affimative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!