Senior Estimator — Build Accurate Budgets and VE

F.A. Wilhelm Construction; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Life insurance & disability

Discretionary bonus

Generous PTO

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm Construction invites applications for a Senior Estimator to lead early-stage project budgeting and cost estimation.

You will partner with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to develop accurate budgets and identify value-engineering opportunities throughout the preconstruction process. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or mass earthwork projects, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the drive to contribute to Wilhelm’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering, estimating, or similar experience with mass earthwork, underground utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, or exposed piping.
• PE license or the ability to obtain one is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents and identify cost-saving or value-engineering opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for self-performed and subcontracted work using current software and historical data.
• Solicit, evaluate, and organize subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure complete coverage of project scopes.
• Assist in preparing bid proposals and estimate summaries for presentation to leadership and clients.
• Conduct site visits as needed to assess existing conditions and confirm design assumptions.
• Identify potential risks or constructability concerns and propose mitigation strategies.Collaborate with Preconstruction and Operations teams to ensure a smooth project handoff.
• Stay informed of trends in construction materials, labor, equipment, and technology.
• Represent Wilhelm with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to quality and teamwork.
• Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs, including import/export, backfill, piping, etc. as well as organize and format estimates for ease of comprehension by the end user

Skills

Estimating & budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

HCSS HeavyBid

Agtek

Primavera P6

Job description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction invites applications for a Senior Estimator to lead early-stage project budgeting and cost estimation.

You will partner with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to develop accurate budgets and identify value-engineering opportunities throughout the preconstruction process. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil or mass earthwork projects, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the drive to contribute to Wilhelm’s