Senior Preconstruction Estimator

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
IDj-12250
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$100000 - $180000 / yr

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a respected commercial construction team with a long track record of quality, safety, and strong client relationships.
  • Take a high-impact leadership role in conceptual estimating and negotiated work before projects ever hit the field.
  • Work closely with leadership, owners, architects, and project teams on meaningful commercial projects.
  • Influence project strategy through budgeting, value engineering, logistics, scheduling, and profitability planning.
  • Be part of a stable company culture that values collaboration, craftsmanship, and long-term growth.

Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Note: Must have 7+ years of directly relevant construction industry experience in preconstruction, conceptual estimating, budgeting, cost analysis, value engineering, and scheduling. Permanent U.S. work authorization required.

About Us We are a well-established commercial construction company known for delivering high-quality work safely, collaboratively, and with pride. Our team partners closely with clients from planning through closeout, and we are committed to building projects that make a lasting impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Lead conceptual and negotiated projects throughout the full preconstruction phase
  • Develop conceptual budgets, estimates, and future scope planning
  • Drive value engineering, cost analysis, pricing strategy, and profitability planning
  • Perform takeoffs from construction documents and build detailed estimate models
  • Create and improve estimating procedures, spreadsheets, formulas, and presentation formats
  • Evaluate subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and pricing structures
  • Help qualify and incorporate subcontractors and suppliers into project plans
  • Support schedule blocking, phasing, logistics planning, and preconstruction task tracking
  • Participate in planning and coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Guide multiple projects through preconstruction activities simultaneously
  • Collaborate with leadership, owners, architects, and project teams to keep projects aligned and moving forward

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field
  • 7+ years of directly relevant construction industry experience
  • Strong background in preconstruction, conceptual estimating, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Proven understanding of cost analysis, value engineering, and cost control
  • Strong communication skills with internal teams, owners, architects, and partners
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed
  • Valid driver’s license

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Strong reputation, stable leadership, and a team-oriented culture
  • Opportunity to play a strategic role in major commercial projects
  • High visibility and collaboration with decision-makers
  • Real impact on project success before construction begins
  • Clear opportunity to contribute, grow, and be valued for your expertise

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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