Construction Project Estimator

Superior • Wisconsin, WI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Superior is seeking a Project Estimator responsible for interpreting drawings, reading specifications, pricing change orders, and performing quantity takeoffs. The role operates primarily in the field at a jobsite in Port Washington, Wisconsin, coordinating closely with project operations, field supervision, subcontractors, clients, and Tri-Venture partners to capture, document, and align scope changes and their impacts with project goals.

The estimator reviews project documentation and field conditions, develops and supports change order pricing, validates installation methods and productivity with field teams, tracks change events through resolution, maintains change order records, prepares cost backup, and assists with schedule impact analysis and time-and-material tracking.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Estimator in construction, contracting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Systems Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand contract drawings and project specifications.
• Review RFIs, bulletins, and field directives to identify scope changes.
• Perform quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions.
• Develop scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
• Support change order pricing using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity.
• Coordinate with field teams to validate installation methods and production rates.
• Track and document change events from identification through resolution.
• Maintain an up-to-date change order log, including pending, approved, and disputed items.
• Prepare clear and organized cost backup for change order submissions.
• Assist in identifying schedule impacts related to scope changes.
• Support time-and-material (T&M) tracking, including field tickets and installed quantities.
• Collaborate with project management and Tri-Venture partners to ensure alignment.

Benefits

• Health insurance: employer pays 100% of the premium for the employee, spouse, and eligible children.
• Dental plan: employer pays 100% of the premium for the employee, spouse, and eligible children.
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance, with premiums paid 100% by the employer.
• Minimum of three weeks of vacation/PTO per year.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match on a portion of contributions.
• Employer contributes at least $750 to the employee’s HSA each year.
• Paid time off for new parents through maternity and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed