ST. LOUIS, MO — S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Jake Fenster to Senior Estimator. 

Since joining the company over six years ago, Fenster has developed strong estimating skills and exemplifies our company’s core values, which are demonstrated by his strong relationships, team skills, and leadership skills. Additionally, his leadership on the Collegiate Development Committee has positively impacted the company’s future in building a strong employee team. 

“Jake has been integral to S. M. Wilson’s success since joining the company in 2018. He has been a key estimator for large programs such as the St. Louis Community College Meramec Campus Modernization project and the Pattonville School District 2022 Bond Projects,” said Steve Meeks, Vice President of Estimating and Pre-Construction. “Jake is well-positioned to lead our bid team efforts going forward.” 

Jake will lead the company’s bid team in his new role. The senior estimator’s responsibilities include preparing full estimates on large and complex work. The role will also provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex construction management work or total bid price for general contracting work. 

S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build, and general contracting firm with offices in St. Louis, MO, and Edwardsville, IL. Founded in 1921, our company is a team of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding client expectations. As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in our people-first approach and our position as one of the leading construction management firms in the Midwest. For more information, visit www.smwilson.com.