Senior Commercial Estimator

W3Global; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Senior Estimator for Beloit, WI or Lake Geneva, WI. The role covers preparing detailed cost estimates for commercial projects across all trades, reviewing plans, and coordinating with subs and vendors to support the preconstruction process from bid to award.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial estimating experience, a broad range of trade knowledge, and strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience across all trades, not limited to one specialty.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, labor, and subs pricing.
• Experience with drawings, specs, takeoffs, and cost estimating.
• Ability to develop complete estimates from plans and specs.
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Construction-related education or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial projects across trades and scopes.
• Review drawings, specs, bid documents, and project scopes.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate costs (labor, materials, equipment, subs).
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Ensure estimates cover all scopes and identify gaps and risks.
• Develop competitive bids within deadlines.
• Conduct site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, subs, vendors, and clients.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Review estimates for accuracy, profitability, and completeness.
• Maintain estimating records and pricing data; manage multiple estimates.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Multi-trade estimation

Subcontractor bid analysis

Negotiation skills

Plan takeoffs & cost estimating

Education

Construction-related education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Estimator

Locations: Beloit, WI / Lake Geneva, WI

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Company is a GC firm : is seeking experienced Senior Estimators for both its Beloit and Lake Geneva locations. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial construction estimating experience across all aspects of construction, rather than specializing in only one specific trade.

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates, reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, and supporting the preconstruction process from initial bid through project award.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial construction projects across all trades and scopes of work.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project scopes.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Ensure estimates include all required scopes and identify potential gaps, exclusions, and risks.
• Develop competitive bids and proposals within required deadlines.
• Conduct site visits and participate in pre-bid meetings as needed.
• Work closely with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Assist with value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and profitability before submission.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, historical cost data, and pricing information.
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong estimating experience covering all aspects of commercial construction, not limited to a single trade or specialty.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, labor, and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience with construction drawings, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimating.
• Ability to independently develop complete project estimates from plans and specifications.
• Strong ability to evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction estimating software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and estimates under tight deadlines.
• Construction-related education or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded commercial construction estimator who understands the complete project scope and can estimate across multiple trades and disciplines. Candidates whose experience is limited primarily to one specific trade are not the target profile.

Locations

• Beloit, WI
• Lake Geneva, WI