Sr. Project Estimator

Riley Construction; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Construction is seeking a Sr. Project Estimator to join our Kenosha or Waukesha offices. The role focuses on providing and coordinating full estimating services for large, complex commercial projects in southeastern WI and northern IL.

You will analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other docs to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, while collaborating with Project Executives and Managers to ensure accurate bids and smooth handovers to Operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in CM/CE/Construction Admin or similar.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Strong math skills and numerical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, drawings, and contracts to determine estimate scope.
• Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates from blueprints and docs.
• Produce complete conceptual and final estimates for complex projects.
• Coordinate with project executives and managers on proposals.
• Maintain cost data and assist with bid preparation and handovers.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing of items.
• Update estimating cost database and participate in bid day activities.

Skills

Mathematical proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE/Construction Admin

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