Senior Estimator​/Project Manager- Earthwork in Waupun

Job Description

Looking for your next career opportunity in a company that values integrity, family, and hands‑on leadership? Join the growing team at W&D Navis and become part of a stable, well‑respected family business known for delivering exceptional work throughout Wisconsin.

We are seeking a driven, experienced Senior Estimator/Project Manager with a strong background in commercial/industrial earthwork, excavation, grading, and demolition. Experience with water and sewer utilities, as well as soil stabilization, is also desirable.

In this senior‑level role, you will lead projects from pre‑construction through completion, overseeing estimating, budgeting, scheduling, equipment, materials, and project execution, together with the management team. Working closely with field teams, you will help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy tackling challenging and complex projects, and want to make a meaningful impact with a trusted industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

• Review civil drawings, specifications, and bid documents for projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs including excavation, grading, import/export material volumes, sewer, soil stabilization, and demolition.
• Prepare cost estimates, bids, and proposals for assigned projects
• Identify scope gaps, project risks and opportunities, and necessary bid clarifications
• Conduct site visits to gather geotechnical data and validate scope and conditions

• Develop project schedules and milestones
• Together with the management team, coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials for active jobs.
• Review plans, specs, permits, contracts, and engineering documents
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with field foreman to ensure efficient operations.
• Serve as a point of contact for general contractor, owners, developers, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Communicate schedule changes, delays, and project challenges.
• Together with the foreman, verify work is completed according to plans. Address deficiencies and corrective actions promptly.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in earthwork, excavation, or sitework estimating and project management. Field experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, complex, high‑pressure environment
• Ability to read and interpret civil/site plans independently
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs for earthwork scopes (grading, excavation, or similar)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills related to construction quantities and costs
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills as well as superior written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in software programs such as Ag Tek
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience related to the qualifications

W&D Navis is a family owned and operated construction company that has been in business since 1955. We specialize in excavation, grading, demolition, sewer, soil stabilization and more for commercial and industrial projects. We employ about 50 team members and are proud of our long‑tenured talent and their excellent reputation. Our offices are in Waupun, Wisconsin, a charming small town, centrally located to allow for work throughout the state.