Steel Estimator & Project Lead

KAD Staffing; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KAD Staffing is seeking a Construction Estimator/Project Manager in the Milwaukee area. The role involves leading 2–3 projects annually, preparing scopes of work and detailed estimates for bids, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management (or related) and 3–5 years in PM/Estimating, with steel/metals estimating experience and proficiency in CAD/Tekla or estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Construction Management and 3–5 years of PM or Estimating experience.
• Structural Steel / Miscellaneous metals estimating experience is required.
• Proven track record; CAD or Tekla plus estimating software is a plus; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Stay in constant communication with cross functional teams to understand current and future work opportunities.
• Create & maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare a detailed scope of work for each job to be quoted from an on-site project review and gathering all bid documents
• Provide a detailed estimate for each job including cost of materials, drawing/detailing, labor, equipment, travel expenses, subcontractors, permits, etc.
• Work closely with suppliers and Purchasing to understand best price and lead times available to meet project requirements.
• All contract language must be reviewed prior to completing and sending a quote; this includes schedules, subcontractor agreements, payment terms, insurance/bonding requirements, liquidated damages, etc.
• Handoff meeting with the project manager and fabrication department to review the job scope, bid, hours, materials, etc. to explain the requirements and specifics of the job.
• Coordinate with the fabrication department regarding material ordering and availability.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, vendors and subcontractors to get all necessary materials and services ordered.
• Be an active resource/team member during the project and be readily available to support the job as necessary.
• Monitor schedule and financial performance of assigned jobs and raise concerns to the appropriate manager
• Make constant adjustments to estimating strategy based on past performance of jobs while being mindful of new technology and efficiency gains in the fabrication department.
• Be an active participant in post-job review to understand contributing factors to successes/failures of jobs as it pertains to future estimating.
• Full project management for 2-3 projects a year to get a holistic understanding of the estimating/project management cycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Construction Management

Tools

CAD

Tekla

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

KAD Staffing is seeking a Construction Estimator/Project Manager in the Milwaukee area. The role involves leading 2–3 projects annually, preparing scopes of work and detailed estimates for bids, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management (or related) and 3–5 years in PM/Estimating, with steel/metals estimating experience and proficiency in CAD/Tekla or estimating software.