Sr. Project Estimator

Riley Construction; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Construction Co., Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Sr. Project Estimator to provide and coordinate full estimating services on large, complex commercial projects from our Kenosha or Waukesha offices.

You will analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, review drawings for scope, and work with Project Executives and Managers on bids and handovers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Civil Engineering, or Construction Administration is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Strong math skills are essential.
• Experience estimating on large, complex projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, drawings, and contract documents to determine scope and required contents of estimates.
• Incorporate historical data into unit and labor figures.
• Provide conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Oversee proposals from estimators and ensure process accuracy.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Construction Administration

Job description

Do you want to be part of the Riley Construction Co., Inc. team? We are one of the fastest growing commercial construction companies in the southeastern WI/Northern IL area and great things are happening!

We currently have an opening for a qualified Sr. Project Estimator in our Kenosha or Waukesha office.

The Sr. Project Estimator will provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts. Responsibilities include analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.

Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, contract documents, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures.
• Provide complete conceptual (or bid work) and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Helps to oversee proposals from project estimators. Helps ensure processes and accuracy is maintained.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
• Perform computerized quantity take-off and pricing of all assigned items.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Participate in final bid preparation and bid day activities.
• Communicate closely with Project Executive and Project Managers on proposals regarding fees, deadlines, meetings setup early, etc.
• Complete handovers of pricing information to Operations team.
• Update estimating cost database.
• Attend walking project meetings and/or potential project meetings.
• Attend jobsite visits and/or proposal walkthroughs.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Construction Administration, or similar discipline
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience
• Strong math skills
• Experience with commercial construction projects

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, pleasant working environment and team atmosphere. Come join an established firm whose core values include Humility, Integrity, Flexibility and Initiative...understanding that it all begins with our employees!

Riley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer