Estimator

Parisi Construction, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plan with HRA

Dental & Vision

FSA

EAP

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Walbec Group seeks an Estimator to prepare cost estimates for private, municipal, state, and federal projects. You’ll support operations with change orders, subcontracts, and cost analysis while interpreting plans and specs.

Pre-estimate site reviews and historical data drive accurate bids. Collaborate with Project Managers on cost reviews and change orders, assemble purchase orders and subcontractor docs, and contribute to proposal content for contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience estimating for heavy civil, commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong ability to interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for private, municipal, state, and federal entities.
• Support operations with change orders, subcontracts and cost analysis.
• Interpret plans and specifications for estimates.
• Conduct pre-estimate site reviews and assemble documents.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review costs and prepare changes.
• Produce proposals, content for contracts, and related documentation.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Technical writing

Communication

HeavyBid knowledge

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HeavyBid

HeavyJob

AASHTOWare

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.

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 leaveGenerous 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 Affinitive 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!

Walbec is a family of seven construction and engineering companies - Including Payne + Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, FA Industrial, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management - delivering materials, design, engineering, and construction services throughout the Midwest. Together, we build and improve the infrastructure that supports the places where people live, work, and travel. Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity. Multi-year Best Internship Program by Employ Humanity. Proud partners of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers Walbec is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) and Affinitive Action Employer. 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! Each company brings its own expertise, culture, and career paths, but all are united by a commitment to hard work, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional results. Together, our team members share knowledge, solve complex challenges, and create opportunities that help people, projects, and communities thrive.