Construction Estimator - Hybrid / Remote
About The Position
Wolf Creek Contracting is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for concrete, general trades, and general contracting projects. The role supports company growth by helping identify appropriate work, develop strong proposals, and support projects from preconstruction through turnover. The estimator works closely with company leadership, project management, and field teams to ensure estimates are complete, realistic, and aligned with field execution. The position supports bid and preconstruction activities, including opportunity tracking, document review, pre-bid meetings, site walks, and Go/No-Go decisions. It also involves detailed quantity takeoffs, estimate development, constructability review, subcontractor and supplier coordination, bid comparisons, negotiation and buyout support, estimate turnover, and post-job reviews. Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available based on qualifications, location, and operational needs. Occasional travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings, client meetings, and the company's Waterford, Ohio office may be required. The role requires flexibility to accommodate deadlines and increased activity during bidding cycles.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
- Strong knowledge of concrete, general contracting, and general trades scopes.
- Experience with self-perform and subcontracted work.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with project teams and leadership.
- Flexibility to accommodate deadlines and increased activity during bidding cycles.
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, pre-bid meetings, client meetings, and the Wolf Creek Contracting office in Waterford, Ohio.
Nice To Haves
- Procore experience.
Responsibilities
- Identify and track bidding opportunities.
- Review plans, specifications, addenda, and RFIs.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks.
- Support Go/No-Go decisions with leadership.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for self-perform scopes.
- Build estimates using internal pricing and subcontractor quotes.
- Develop pricing for general conditions, labor, equipment, and logistics.
- Identify constructability risks and value engineering options.
- 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.
- Prepare estimate turnover packages for project teams.
- Support early buyout and scope clarification.
- Participate in post-job reviews to improve future estimates.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Leave time
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
