About the Company:
For over 80 years, Weddle Bros. Construction Companies has been delivering construction solutions throughout the United States and Canada, successfully managing complex, multi-phase projects across a wide range of markets. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in building lasting relationships, approaching every project with a collaborative mindset, and tailoring our services to meet each client's unique goals.
Weddle Bros. Construction Companies is made up of multiple construction firms providing expertise in Aviation, Bio and Life Sciences, Civic, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Secure Space, and Sports markets, with self-perform capabilities in civil, earthwork, and concrete. Backed by decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results while helping clients build their story.
Job Description:
An Estimator at Weddle Bros. Building Group is responsible for analyzing project plans and specifications, developing accurate cost estimates, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor/vendor pricing, and helping establish project budgets for commercial construction projects. The role works closely with project managers, operations teams, and clients during the preconstruction phase to identify risks, optimize costs, and ensure projects are positioned for successful execution while maintaining Weddle Bros.' standards for quality and client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead estimates ranging from $5M - $60M in value
- Lead multiple project estimates or phases of project estimates concurrently
- Develop detailed scopes of work
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs
- Build detailed cost estimates
- Create project schedules as part of the bidding process
- Perform constructability reviews and communicate results to project team
- Development of win strategies
- Identify risks posed and communicate to leadership
- Ability to compose conceptual estimates and follow projects through various design updates ultimately to GMP or other delivery methods
- Assemble bids for Public Bid work including local, state, and government projects
- Adapt to Private Bid requirements for various Owners
- In-depth understanding of the local market from subcontractor pools to building departments to understanding utility coordination
- Coordinate project buyout, procurement, and handoff to Operations
- Coordinate an Estimating Team as required to deliver successful estimates on larger projects
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- Excellent communication skills for both internal and external communications
- Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of self-perform estimating experience.
- In-depth understanding of Structural Concrete, Civil and Utilities, and General Carpentry is ideal.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, On-Screen Takeoff, and database type Estimating software required.
- B.S in Construction Management or related field required.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting at a desk working on and communicating electronically or by phone.
- Site visits to potential projects.
- Travel, primarily between Indianapolis and Bloomington offices.
- Occasional light lifting or moving up to 40 lbs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
We offer $10/week medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family and a generous 401k match. In addition to paid time off for holidays, vacation, and personal days, Weddle is an ESOP and offers the opportunity to earn company stock every year after working 1,000 hours.
Weddle Bros. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- self-perform estimating: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
