Senior Estimator: Craft Accurate Construction Budgets

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 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.