Estimator

About the role

Take ownership of the full estimating lifecycle—from early conceptual budgets through competitive hard bid—while shaping pricing, scope, and strategy on complex commercial projects. Serve as a key preconstruction partner to clients, architects, and project teams, driving smarter decisions through accurate estimating, value engineering, and real‑time market insight.

Responsibilities

• Own estimates from conceptual budgeting through hard bid, including takeoffs, pricing, bid leveling, scope review, and final submission
• Partner closely with architects and design teams throughout design development, providing real‑time budgeting, cost analysis, and constructability input
• Drive subcontractor and supplier procurement by soliciting, scoping, leveling, and analyzing bids for complete and competitive coverage
• Build and maintain cost histories, estimating databases, assemblies, and market intelligence to strengthen pricing accuracy
• Help advance estimating technology and processes, improving software utilization, workflows, and overall efficiency
• Lead estimate reviews with design, construction, and project teams to ensure scope, pricing, and project goals remain aligned
• Serve as a trusted preconstruction partner to clients and design teams, delivering conceptual pricing, value‑engineering solutions, and detailed estimates

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial GC estimating experience
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and commercial construction
• Ability to collaborate with PMs, field teams, design partners, and senior leadership
• Proficient with industry‑standard estimating software and construction technology
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Client‑facing mindset with a focus on quality, transparency, and relationship building
• Driven to help grow the Indianapolis operation and take on increasing leadership responsibility long‑term

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive PTO package built to support work‑life balance
• 401(k) with employer match to support long‑term financial growth

Pay

• $80K‑$100K base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance‑based bonus structure with additional earning potential