Senior Preconstruction Estimator

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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