Construction Estimator

Our client is looking for an Estimator who is passionate about leading small to large scale commercial projects. My client specializes in commercial and multifamily developments and pride themselves on doing excellent work on premier projects in the Indianapolis area. For their new team member they offer great work/life balance, generous compensation, and a good career growth track.

Client Details

One of Indiana's most-respected companies. They have award-winning leadership and have won multiple awards for their commercial and multifamily developments. Their pipeline is strong for the next couple years with projects of all sizes. This is the reason for the opening. They have no plans of slowing down.

Specialize in Commercial, Mixed-use and Multifamily:

• Project Locations: Indianapolis area
• Solid leadership out of top general contractors
• Hands off management approach (estimators remain fairly autonomous)
• Great relationships with subcontractors and clients
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2024 into 2026

Description

• Managing all documentation to ensure the project is compliant, remains on schedule, and remains within budget while monitoring all costs.
• Obtaining, assembling, distributing, and filling all as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, and lien releases.
• Scheduling projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
• Building and maintaining relationships critical to the success of the overall project and company
• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
• Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
• Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
• Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
• Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.

Profile

• 4-year college degree in engineering or construction management is desirable.
• 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably in the commercial, multifamily or mixed use space. Additional field experience and project engineering is desirable.
• Experienced and proficient in On-Screen Take-Off and Timberline estimating software is preferable but not mandatory assuming candidate has experience in similar applications.
• Proficient in MS Excel, FTP site, document distribution, storage and records management.
• Experience with conceptual and hard bids are required
• Experience with quantity takeoff and cost estimating is required

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $110,000 - $135,000 (Depending on experience with a general contractor)
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based
• Medical insurance including dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous 401K structure (4% match)
• Company profit sharing
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• Generous PTO Days
• Company wide events
• Full hybrid role
• Flexible working environment
• Excellent growth potential
• Gas card
• Inclusive company culture

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