Estimator - General Contracting

J.H. Hassinger; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Company sponsored medical, dental, vis

Paid time off (PTO), Vacation and 7?d?

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Company paid Short Term Disability (OT

401k and profit-sharing program with

Dog-friendly work environment

Job summary

J.H. Hassinger Construction Services in Menomonee Falls, WI, is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead bid development for commercial projects. You will manage RFI tracking, price materials, review specs, and coordinate with trades to secure at least three bids per scope.

You will visit sites, assess constructability, highlight risks, and support buyout and repricing activities while building a strong network of subcontractors for current and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education.
• Valid Driver's License with ability to meet commercial insurance requirements.
• 5+ years experience estimating commercial construction.
• Ability to lift, carry or hold 26-50 lbs. more than 10 times per day.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others and convey information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to promote a robust and transparent safety culture.
• Coordinate and manage department documentation, including RFI tracking to partners, clients and owners.
• Coordinate and manage material pricing, including potential alternates and efficiencies.
• Review project specs and scopes and ask questions where clarification is needed, both internal and external.
• Actively manage and track bid metrics and values for accurate pipeline management and financial forecasting.
• Secure at least 3 bids per scope on all trades/divisions, including soliciting new trade partners and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

MS 365 Suite

Trimble

Job description

Division: General Contracting/Self-Perform/Design Build, Department: Estimating, Reports to: Director of Preconstruction, Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

• Lead by example to promote a robust and transparent safety culture.
• Follow and support safety regulations and company policies, fostering a culture of workplace safety.
• Coordinate and manage department documentation, including RFI tracking to partners, clients and owners.
• Coordinate and manage material pricing, including potential alternates and efficiencies.
• Review project specs and scopes and ask questions where clarification is needed, both internal and external.
• Actively manage and track bid metrics and values for accurate pipeline management and financial forecasting.
• Secure at least 3 bids per scope on all trades/divisions, including soliciting new trade partners and subcontractors.
• Schedule time with Superintendents and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to understand constructability and resource capabilities, including: approach, hours/timing, equipment, materials, tools, and manpower.
• Visit job sites and explore how estimating can positively impact construction delivery including costs, phasing, resource planning and scope auditing.
• Highlight risks in project including scope coverage deficiencies, subcontract, schedule and resource exposure.
• Perform takeoffs and support documents to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Partner with business development to attend networking functions and expand partnerships with peers, trade partners and client partners.
• Send out, track and follow up on bid invites and ensure bid coverage by trade and scope.
• Be an active participant and contributor, including potentially leading team coordination, for bid day activities and overall support, as needed.
• Assist all team members, including project managers, in buyout and repricing exercises, as needed.
• Provide contact list and all support documentation (including emails, notes, and estimates) for inclusion in the Estimating Handoff Book for Estimating and preconstruction transition.
• Seek out opportunities to become knowledgeable and proficient on all software and platforms including Bluebeam, MS 365 Suite, Trimble and any other project software required by J.H. Hassinger Inc. or our clients/partners.
• Manage accurate bid board and track all estimating opportunities.
• Actively build a network of subcontractors and professional peers at other architecture, engineering and construction firms to increase professional influence, impact and knowledge.
• Serve as a positive Ambassador at outside partner lunch and learns, partner and subcontractor events.
• Send out bid invites and track who will be responding to ensure scope coverage.
• Actively outreach and contact new subcontractors and add to bid lists for current and future opportunities.
• Apply for target funds in support on union projects.
• Seek out opportunities to become knowledgeable and proficient on all software and platforms including Bluebeam, MS 365 Suite, Trimble and any other project software required by J.H. Hassinger Inc. or our clients/partners.

Compensation

• Competitive pay and bonus potential
• Company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Paid time off (PTO), Vacation and 7 paid Holidays
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) program (with participationin wellness initiatives)
• Company paid Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 401k and profit-sharing program with company contribution
• Dog-friendly work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Valid Driver's License and ability to meet commercial insurance requirements, CDL preferred
• 5+ years experience estimating commercial construction
• Ability to lift, carry or hold 26-50 lbs. more than 10 times per day
• Ability to perform low posture, crouching, crawling, kneeling or squatting activities
• Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to clearly communicate with others and convey information effectively
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to manage own time and the time of others
• Ability to motivate, develop and direct people
• Knowledge of commercial construction materials, means and methods, and equipment preferred
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources preferred

Our Values

Safety

Accountability

Dedication

Family

Quality

Integrity

Why work for J.H. Hassinger Construction Services?

Our 0.60 EMOD score is in the top 2% of construction companies. Additionally, we host an ongoing cross-departmental Safety Initiative to ensure we are talking about what matters most — keeping you safe.

We are entrepreneurial and champion an environment for strategic growth.

We are doers. We lace up our boots, look for challenges and go to work finding effective solutions. We grow and scale the business with intention and in support of our team's collective success.

We promote work-life balance and celebrate a family-friendly culture.

When Jim started the company 40 years ago, he had both a young family and a growing business to take care of. We never lose sight of what got us here and what really matters.

We are committed to customer satisfaction - We do it right, the first time.

For over 40 years, over 60% of our work is repeat or referral work. That doesn't happen by accident, and we appreciate our clients and team members in all we do.

We challenge ourselves to be transparent, humble and to promote open communication.

No one is perfect, but we like talk about how our organization can get better every day.

We encourage operational excellence through the integration of silos for improved quality, efficiency, safety and profitability.

If you get a lot of smart, hard-working people together, you can achieve anything.