Senior Estimator - Construction

F.A. Wilhelm; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Discretionary yearly bonus

Generous PTO

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead early budgeting, takeoffs, and bid development for complex earthwork and utilities projects in Indiana.

You’ll partner with design teams, subcontractors, and operations to set up successful projects from the start. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in engineering or estimating for mass earthwork, underground utilities, or water/wastewater treatment projects, and a PE license or ability to obtain one is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering, estimating, or related experience with mass earthwork, underground utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, or exposed piping.
• PE license or 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 leadership and client presentations.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and confirm design assumptions.
• Identify risks or constructability concerns and propose mitigation strategies; collaborate with Preconstruction and Operations teams.
• Stay informed of trends in materials, labor, equipment, and technology.
• Represent Wilhelm with professionalism and integrity, ensuring quality and teamwork.
• Perform quantity take-offs and format estimates for end-user readability.

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

HCSS HeavyBid

Agtek

Primavera P6

Job description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Senior Estimator

Empowering People to Build What Matters — that is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building the communities in which we live, work, and play started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by fostering Meaningful Partnerships, making a Positive Community Impact, operating with Safety Always, and encouraging a Learn–Do–Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a key role in the early stages of project development — reviewing and analyzing project designs, assessing constructability, and developing accurate budgets and cost estimates. You’ll partner closely with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure each project is set up for success from the start.

• 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

Required

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Bluebeam (or similar) PDF viewer/takeoff software
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• HCSS HeavyBid (or similar) estimating software
• Agtek (or similar) earthwork takeoff software
• Primavera P6 (or similar) scheduling software

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a 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.

F.A. Wilhelm Offers a Unique Opportunity For The Right Person To Experience a Variety Of Work. Working At F.A Wilhelm, You Can Expect

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.