Construction Estimator
About the role
This position is based out of our Wolf Creek Contracting office in Waterford, Ohio. Team members are expected to commute to the Waterford, OH office each day to support project coordination and collaboration. Remote work is not available for this role.
About the Company
Wolf Creek Contracting is a full-service general contractor serving commercial, industrial, and municipal markets across the eastern United States. Our capabilities include general contracting, design-build, construction management, concrete, civil and industrial work, new construction, renovations, additions, and streetscapes. We take pride in building projects the right way through strong planning, collaboration, and field-driven execution.
What You’ll Do
- Bid & Preconstruction Support
- Identify and track bidding opportunities
- Review plans, specs, addenda, and RFIs
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
- Support Go/No-Go decisions with leadership
- Estimating & Takeoffs
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for self-perform scopes
- Build estimates using internal pricing and subcontractor quotes
- Develop general conditions, labor, equipment, and logistics pricing
- Identify constructability risks and value engineering options
- Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
- Create bid packages and scope documents
- Solicit, track, and review subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Prepare bid tabs and scope comparisons
- Support negotiations and buyout activities
- Turnover & Continuous Improvement
- Prepare estimate turnover packages for project teams
- Support early buyout and scope clarification
- Participate in post-job reviews to improve future estimates
What We’re Looking For
3–7 years of estimating experience in commercial construction
Strong knowledge of concrete, GC, and general trades scopes
Experience with self-perform and subcontracted work
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office (Procore a plus)
Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contract documents
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity
Work Environment & Travel
Office-based role with periods of high activity during bid cycles
Travel required for site walks, pre-bid meetings, and client meetings
Why Work With Us
At WCC, leadership means serving others. We are partners, not bosses. Our responsibility is to remove obstacles, support the field, communicate clearly, and make everyone's job easier and more efficient. We lead by collaboration, not authority.
BENEFITS
- Competitive pay
- Leave time
- Paid holidays
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K match
- Flexible Spending Account
CORE VALUES
- Value
- Honesty
- Amazing Judgment
- Leading by Taking Action
- Unified Team
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Swift to Change
Wolf Creek Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Wolf Creek Contracting participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.