Senior Construction Estimator & Project Leader

Engel Excavating; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Job summary

Engel Excavating is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Estimator to lead the estimating process, secure new work, and oversee complex sitework projects from award to completion. You will develop competitive bid strategies, prepare comprehensive estimates, and build client relationships for long-term success.

As a senior leader, you will mentor estimators and project managers while guiding planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality control to ensure safe, efficient, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in construction management with estimating experience.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification.
• Strong estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and construction software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review, and submission of competitive estimates and proposals for private and public-sector construction opportunities.
• Prepare and oversee detailed estimates for complex projects, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor and supplier pricing, cost analysis, bid strategy development, and proposal preparation.
• Provide leadership for multiple projects, guiding teams through planning, execution, and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings to align project teams, establish objectives, and ensure effective communication between field operations, project management, and support staff.
• Secure and maintain required permits, licenses, and project documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, labor, and material expenditures to maintain financial performance and profitability.
• Oversee project billing processes in partnership with Project Accountant, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, effective cash flow management, and monthly reconciliation of project financials.
• Manage project changes and change orders, securing approvals and maintaining alignment between scope, schedule, and project profitability.
• Lead or participate in regular project meetings to communicate progress, resolve challenges, and align project objectives with field execution.
• Mentor, support, and provide leadership to Estimators and Project Managers, promoting professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular updates and strategic project insights to company leadership regarding operational performance, risks, opportunities, and key project developments.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven work environment focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and successful project delivery.
• Perform additional duties and special assignments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Budgeting

Client relations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

HCSS

BlueBeam

ProCore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Engel Excavating is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Estimator to lead the estimating process, secure new work, and oversee complex sitework projects from award to completion. You will develop competitive bid strategies, prepare comprehensive estimates, and build client relationships for long-term success.

As a senior leader, you will mentor estimators and project managers while guiding planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality control to ensure safe, efficient, and