Mead & Hunt · 14 hours ago
Estimating Project Lead
Greater Milwaukee
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMead & Hunt is a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, planning, and construction services firm. They are seeking a dynamic and organized Estimating Project Lead to oversee project estimation, budgeting, and subcontracting for various projects, including renewable energy and wastewater treatment.
ConstructionEnergyArchitecture & DesignArchitectureCivil EngineeringHydroelectric
Responsibilities
Review design documents and understand scope of work to bid. This will occur with both Preliminary Design documents and Issued for Bid (~90% design) documents
The many duties of this position require multitasking, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the capacity to communicate effectively with the M&H Design Team, M&H Construction Team and Subcontractors
Establish and maintain professional relationships with subcontractors at each project location to enhance the likelihood of receiving proposals for their respective scopes of work
Maintain a professional relationship with subcontractors by responding to and coordinating RFIs during the bidding process
Track estimates / bids for status
Assist in determining the cost impacts of project-specific requirements which could include but not be limited to prevailing wage, payment terms, disadvantage business requirements, ISN or AVETTA qualifications, etc
Coordinate with other company departments and attend required meetings
Analyze costs and margins for profitability
Utilize Excel to compile all cost information for each project and present to the leadership team for approval
Develop the estimate breakdown to be submitted to the client
Participate in the culture of continuous improvement of the estimating and subcontracting procedures
Flexibility to adjust priorities to fit the needs of the company
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (or higher) in related field OR two years of relevant experience
Preferred
Computer skills, especially with MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Bluebeam and Procore
The ability to work well individually and in groups
Speaks clearly and persuasively during both positive or negative situations
Presents complete and accurate estimates
Effectively edit work with proper spelling / grammar and can read / interpret written information
Use time efficiently and Complete tasks on time
Manages the demands of the work environment and adapts to changes / unforeseen circumstances, delays and / or events
Willingness and desire to provide our clients with a superior customer service experience
Outgoing and enthusiastic personality, with the ability to interact with people at all levels of experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
A 401K plan with a generous company match
Life and disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Company
Mead & Hunt
Mead & Hunt provides clients with planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental, and construction administration services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.54M2025-04-17Undisclosed· $0.58M
2024-04-05Undisclosed· $3.13M
2022-04-08Undisclosed· $4.2M
Leadership Team
Andy Platz
CEO and President
Andy Knauf
Chief Information Officer
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