Milwaukee Construction Estimator - Concrete & Demolition

Platt Construction, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Platt Construction, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Construction Estimator to review plans, perform quantity take-offs, and prepare cost estimates for concrete, demolition, carpentry, and related scopes. The role collaborates with project managers and field teams to ensure bids are accurate and timely.

The estimator will analyze subcontractor quotes, assist with budgeting, and support cost control throughout the project lifecycle, with on-site work in Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in construction estimating and quantity take-offs for commercial and/or industrial projects.
• Experience with cost management and budgeting to support bids and financial performance.
• Excellent communication to present estimates and collaborate with teams, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office; familiarity with CM tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications; perform detailed quantity take-offs; prepare accurate cost estimates for concrete, demolition, carpentry, and related scopes of work.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes; assist with budgeting; collaborate with project managers and field teams to clarify scope and assumptions.
• Help develop competitive bids; track historical cost data; support cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure estimates are complete, timely, and aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Takeoffs

Cost Management

Budgeting

Communication

Reading drawings

Project coordination

On-site coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Platt Construction, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Construction Estimator to review plans, perform quantity take-offs, and prepare cost estimates for concrete, demolition, carpentry, and related scopes. The role collaborates with project managers and field teams to ensure bids are accurate and timely.

The estimator will analyze subcontractor quotes, assist with budgeting, and support cost control throughout the project lifecycle, with on-site work in Milwaukee, WI.