Commercial Construction Estimator

Abstrakt Marketing Group LLC•Appleton, WI

3d•$85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Commercial Construction Estimator Location: Appleton, WI (Fox Cities Area) About the Company Blue Sky Contractors, LLC is a full-service general contractor based in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving the Fox Cities and greater Wisconsin area since 2004. Founded by Ethan Fett, the company was built on a commitment to delivering superior construction services through experience, strong relationships, and a hands-on approach. Blue Sky provides construction services across a diverse set of markets, including industrial, municipal/government, commercial, retail, medical, religious, mixed-use/multi-family, and educational sectors. The team prides itself on being flexible, relationship-driven, and committed to meeting client expectations through high-quality execution. As a growing, family-oriented company, Blue Sky offers a collaborative environment with strong leadership visibility and the opportunity to directly impact the company’s growth trajectory. Role Summary The Commercial Estimator is a mission-critical hire responsible for driving project acquisition and supporting company growth. This is not a takeoff-only role—this individual will operate as a strategic partner to leadership, helping shape what projects the company pursues, how they are priced, and ultimately how the business scales. This role offers high visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to build and lead the estimating function over time.

Requirements

3–10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
Experience working for a General Contractor (preferred) or relevant subcontractor
Proven ability to own full-cycle estimates (not just takeoffs)
Strong understanding of: Construction methods and materials
Labor and subcontractor pricing
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Proficiency with: Bluebeam
Procore
Excel
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with projects in the $500K–$5M range
Familiarity with the Wisconsin / Fox Cities subcontractor market
Experience with both hard bid and negotiated/design-build work
Leadership potential or experience building processes/teams

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects
Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
Analyze bid documents, plans, and project requirements
Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
Develop competitive bid strategies for both hard bid and negotiated work
Identify risks, gaps, and cost-saving opportunities in estimates
Collaborate directly with ownership and leadership on project selection
Maintain and expand subcontractor relationships
Support preconstruction planning and value engineering efforts
Contribute to long-term estimating processes and department development
Help define project targeting strategy (markets, clients, opportunities)