Estimator - Construction

Estimator For Gc In Milwaukee

Seeking an Estimator for a GC in Milwaukee that specializes in commercial ground up construction across Southeastern Wisconsin. Responsibilities include overseeing all preconstruction activities from project pursuit through transition to construction, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors while delivering preconstruction services, developing site logistics plans, project schedules, and general conditions estimates, soliciting, reviewing, and analyzing subcontractor bids to ensure competitive and comprehensive pricing, performing detailed quantity take-offs and preparing accurate cost estimates for all building systems, managing MEPFP coordination and maintaining quality control throughout preconstruction phases, maintaining historical cost and schedule data to support future estimating and decision-making, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Work closely with project management teams to ensure seamless project handoffs, organize and lead project kick-off meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting minutes, participate in client-facing preconstruction meetings to support successful project delivery, and mentor and develop preconstruction team members, fostering growth and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience : Bachelors degree in a related field with at least five years of experience in project management and / or estimating for a construction manager or general contractor; OR high school diploma / GED with a minimum of ten years of experience in project management and / or estimating for a construction manager or general contractor.

Qualifications : Strong understanding of construction systems, project management, scheduling, and cost estimating. Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, OST, BIM, Pantera, Destini Estimator) and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid Wisconsin drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $42.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following : medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type : This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield, WI.

Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

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