Project Manager / Estimator

About the Company

Runnebohm Construction Company Inc. is an established commercial/industrial general contractor with a 57-year history of excellence, based in the Indianapolis area. We primarily serve Central and Southern Indiana and have received numerous industry awards for outstanding architectural design and client satisfaction.

About the Role

As a Project Manager/Estimator, you will be a trusted member of our team, responsible for estimating and managing multiple negotiated design/build and plan/specification projects. This role involves self-performing concrete and Pre-Engineered Metal Building work, requiring strong quantity take-off skills. It is ideal for a professional passionate about construction and thriving in dynamic, challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for self-performed work (concrete, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, and other trades).
• Read and comprehend complex construction plans.
• Prepare accurate estimates, including plan distribution, project analysis, and proposals.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring accountability and adherence to hard deadlines.
• Work with customers to analyze their needs and provide solutions.
• Demonstrate strong conceptual abilities in project planning and execution.

Requirements

• Exceptional quantity take-off skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet hard deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and proactive approach to work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience with Blue Beam and Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Stable employment background with a demonstrated commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management/estimating experience on projects up to $5 million.
• Experience with hard bid, negotiated, design/build projects, and conceptual estimates.
• Strong knowledge of industrial or commercial construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction Technology or Engineering preferred.
• Prior field construction trade or supervisory experience is a plus.