Senior Estimator - Construction

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project designs, assess constructability, and develop accurate budgets and cost estimates.
• Partner closely with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure each project is set up for success from the start.
• Identify cost-saving or value-engineering opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for self-performed and subcontracted work using current software and historical data.
• Solicit, evaluate, and organize subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure complete coverage of project scopes.
• Assist in preparing bid proposals and estimate summaries for presentation to leadership and clients.
• Conduct site visits as needed to assess existing conditions and confirm design assumptions.
• Identify potential risks or constructability concerns and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction and Operations teams to ensure a smooth project handoff.
• Stay informed of trends in construction materials, labor, equipment, and technology.
• Represent Wilhelm with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to quality and teamwork.
• Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs, including import/export, backfill, piping, etc., and organize and format estimates for ease of comprehension by the end user.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering, estimating, or similar experience with mass earthwork, underground utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, or exposed piping.
• PE license or the ability to obtain one is a plus.

Preferred

• HCSS HeavyBid (or similar) estimating software.
• Agtek (or similar) earthwork takeoff software.
• Primavera P6 (or similar) scheduling software.