Senior Estimator & Project Manager – Commercial Subcontracting

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Compensation: $95,000 – $115,000 Base Salary (Commensurate with estimating/PM tenure) + Annual Performance Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced trade estimator or construction project manager who understands the formal commercial bidding cycle inside and out, but looking for an established, fast-growing company where you can manage projects efficiently from pre-construction through closeout?

We are partnering with an industry-leading commercial entrance and access systems contractor on track to exceed $100M in annual revenue. We are seeking a Senior Estimator & Project Manager to join our regional branch office in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

In this seat,
prior overhead door experience is NOT required. What matters is deep, proven experience operating within the formal commercial general contracting ecosystem
. Whether your background is in commercial glass/glazing, structural steel, drywall, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, or commercial new construction—if you know how to read architectural plan sets, perform digital takeoffs, submit qualified bids to GCs, and run contract execution through project closeout, your skills translate directly.

High-Impact Desk Autonomy: Manage the entire project lifecycle from the branch office. You will oversee 30–40 concurrent commercial jobs at various project stages, driving submittals, material ordering, and schedules without being tied down to field jobsite trailers all day.

Unrestricted Product Catalogs: Access a massive, multi-brand manufacturer catalog across commercial sectional doors, rolling steel doors, high-speed fabric doors, and security grilles. You never lose bids due to single-brand specification constraints.

Modern Construction Tech Stack: Work in a streamlined environment utilizing modern digital tools—Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Smart Bid, and Autodesk.

Platform Stability & Growth: Join an established, highly profitable commercial specialty contractor experiencing double-digit annual growth across the Midwest and nationally.

Regional Relocation Support: Minor relocation packages are available for qualified construction professionals moving from Milwaukee, Chicago, Green Bay, Madison, or neighboring regional markets.

Plan & Spec Analysis: Review architectural drawings, structural plans, project manuals, and CSI specification sections (specifically Division 8 and related scopes) to identify opening dimensions, structural jamb requirements, wind-load ratings, and electrical operator requirements.

Digital Quantity Takeoffs: Perform accurate, detailed digital takeoffs utilizing Bluebeam Revu and estimating software.

Bid Formulation & Scope

Qualification:

Build comprehensive, profitable bid packages. Draft formal proposals with detailed inclusions, exclusions, scope clarifications, and manufacturer substitution requests.

RFI & Addenda Management: Analyze addenda, identify plan discrepancies or missing details, and draft formal Requests for Information (RFIs) to General Contractors and Architects during the pre-bid phase.

GC Relationship Bidding: Follow up on submitted bids with commercial General Contractors, review bid tabulations, negotiate scope adjustments, and secure awarded contracts.

Contract & Scope Review: Review awarded GC subcontracts, project riders, scope sheets, and contract documents to verify alignment with original bid qualifications.

Submittal Management: Generate, compile, and submit formal product submittal packages (shop drawings, manufacturer product data, wiring diagrams, sample chips, and engineering calculations) to GCs and Architects for formal approval.

Procurement & Vendor…