Estimator - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Learn the Whole Estimate. Not Just One Piece of It.Ready to start your construction career somewhere you can learn the entire estimating process?At Williams Company, our Estimators aren't limited to one trade or one piece of an estimate. You'll gain experience across all major construction trades while learning how to take a commercial construction estimate from plans and specifications through pricing, bid day, and turnover to Operations.You'll work alongside experienced Estimating and Preconstruction professionals who will help you develop the technical knowledge, judgment, and confidence to take on complete estimates and projects of increasing complexity.What You'll Do & LearnYou'll get hands-on experience throughout the estimating process, including:Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and bid documents.Performing quantity takeoffs and developing pricing across major construction trades.Building conceptual, preliminary, negotiated, and detailed estimates.Developing subcontractor bid coverage and communicating with trade partners.Analyzing proposals, comparing pricing, and identifying scope gaps.Understanding general conditions, contingencies, fees, logistics, phasing, procurement, and project risk.Participating in bid day and helping bring a complete estimate across the finish line.Working with Operations to turn a successful estimate into an executable construction project.This exposure-from estimate development through bid day and project turnover-is built directly into the Estimator role.Why Start Your Career at Williams Company?Because here, you're not just an employee. You're an employee-owner.Williams Company is 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As you build your career, you have the opportunity to share in the value you're helping create.Employee ownership also means something in how we work. We encourage our people to think like owners-take initiative, stay accountable, collaborate across teams, and understand how their decisions contribute to the long-term success of the company. That's a mindset our job description specifically identifies as part of the Estimator role and Williams Company culture.For someone beginning a career, that means an opportunity to learn, contribute, grow, and build a stake in the company at the same time.Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and ready to learn. A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but we'll consider a combination of education and relevant construction experience.You don't need to walk in knowing how to estimate an entire building.That's what we're going to teach you.Come build your career-and your ownership-with Williams Company.