Senior Project Estimator

Job overview

The Senior Project Estimator role is based in Kenosha or Waukesha, WI; the listing identifies the Kenosha office. Compensation is not specified. Riley Construction is a commercial construction company serving southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The estimator coordinates estimating services for large and complex construction work, analyzing project documents to develop time, cost, and labor estimates. The role supports accurate bids and project handoffs through quantity takeoffs, pricing, proposal review, cost-database updates, and coordination with project and operations teams.

What you'll do

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and proposals to define estimate scope
• incorporate historical cost and productivity data
• prepare conceptual, bid, and final estimates
• review estimator proposals and estimate packages
• maintain supporting documents
• perform quantity takeoffs and pricing
• participate in bid preparation
• coordinate with project executives and managers
• hand off pricing to operations
• update the estimating cost database
• attend project meetings and site visits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior project estimator

kenosha wi

waukesha wi

riley construction

commercial construction

cost estimating

quantity takeoff

bid preparation

project pricing

construction management

cost database

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package and a team-oriented work environment.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction administration, or a similar discipline, and 5–8 years of experience.

About the employer

Riley Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.