Construction Estimator

This position is based out of our Wolf Creek Contracting office in Waterford, Ohio. T eam members are expected to commute to the Waterford, OH office each day to support project coordination and collaboration . Remote work is not available for this role.

About The Company

Wolf Creek Contracting is a full-service general contractor serving commercial, industrial, and municipal markets across the eastern United States. Our capabilities include general contracting, design-build, construction management, concrete, civil and industrial work, new construction, renovations, additions, and streetscapes. We take pride in building projects the right way through strong planning, collaboration, and field-driven execution.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for concrete, general trades, and general contracting projects. This role plays a key part in our growth helping us pursue the right work, build strong proposals, and support projects from preconstruction through turnover.

You’ll work closely with company leadership, project management, and field teams to ensure estimates are complete, realistic, and aligned with how work is built in the field.

What You’ll Do

• Bid & Preconstruction Support
• Identify and track bidding opportunities
• Review plans, specs, addenda, and RFIs
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
• Support Go/No-Go decisions with leadership

Estimating & Takeoffs

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for self-perform scopes
• Build estimates using internal pricing and subcontractor quotes
• Develop general conditions, labor, equipment, and logistics pricing
• Identify constructability risks and value engineering options

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

• Create bid packages and scope documents
• Solicit, track, and review subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare bid tabs and scope comparisons
• Support negotiations and buyout activities

Turnover & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare estimate turnover packages for project teams
• Support early buyout and scope clarification
• Participate in post-job reviews to improve future estimates

What We’re Looking For

• 3–7 years of estimating experience in commercial construction
• Strong knowledge of concrete, GC, and general trades scopes
• Experience with self-perform and subcontracted work
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office (Procore a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contract documents
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity

Work Environment & Travel

• Office-based role with periods of high activity during bid cycles
• Travel required for site walks, pre-bid meetings, and client meetings

Why Work With Us

At WCC, leadership means serving others. We are partners, not bosses. Our responsibility is to remove obstacles, support the field, communicate clearly, and make everyone’s job easier and more efficient. We lead by collaboration, not authority .

If you’re a detail-driven estimator who enjoys partnering with operations and building smart bids, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

BENEFITS:

Competitive pay

Leave time

Paid holidays

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K match

Flexible Spending Account

CORE VALUES

Value Honesty

Amazing Judgment

Leading by Taking Action

Unified Team

Exceeding Customer Expectations

Swift to Change

Wolf Creek Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

Wolf Creek Contracting participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.