Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead negotiated projects with strong backing and long-term stability.Work locally while helping drive the growth of a thriving builder.About Our ClientOur client is a growing design-build commercial contractor with a strong reputation throughout Southern Wisconsin. Backed by substantial financial resources and supported by a highly diversified business model, they have continued investing in growth, people, and operations while many competitors have pulled back.The company performs a wide variety of commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty construction projects and differentiates itself through self-perform capabilities and a highly collaborative design-build approach. With offices serving both the Madison and Milwaukee markets, they offer the stability of a larger contractor while maintaining a culture where employees have direct access to leadership and meaningful influence on project outcomes.Job DescriptionThe Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction will:Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed construction estimates.Develop budgets for negotiated commercial construction projects.Review drawings, specifications, and project documents for scope completeness.Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.Participate in preconstruction meetings with clients, design teams, and project stakeholders.Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving recommendations.Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and operations teams.Support business development efforts through pricing strategy and proposal development.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantA successful Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction should have:5+ years of commercial building and construction estimating experience preferred.Experience estimating negotiated and/or design-build projects.Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods.Ability to prepare conceptual budgets as well as detailed estimates.Experience reviewing plans, specifications, and subcontractor proposals.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Self-perform construction experience is a plus.Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related degree preferred.What's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 USD annually.Strong financial stability and long-term growth opportunities.Local projects with limited travel requirements.Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.Opportunity to work on negotiated projects rather than constantly chasing hard bids.Direct access to company leadership and decision-makers.Collaborative culture focused on professional development and advancement.Interested? Apply today.ContactNate HaringQuote job refJN-102026-7120950Job summarySectorConstructionSub SectorEstimatorIndustryPropertyWhereMilwaukeeContract TypePermanentConsultant nameNate HaringJob ReferenceJN-102026-7120950
