CES Equipment Program Estimator

Gilbane Building; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, seeks a CES Program Estimator to advance our nationwide equipment solution program. You will develop precise estimates, create cost libraries, and support pricing strategies across projects with cross‑functional teams.

Your work will require building detailed equipment cost models, analyzing utilization, escalation, and risks while collaborating with vendors, operations, and preconstruction to optimize program value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting, business, finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in estimating, budgeting, or vendor analysis.
• Experience preparing estimates, budgets, bid comparisons, cost models, or vendor analyses.
• Experience with project planning, schedules, drawings, specs, and equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate equipment estimates for prospective and active projects across the CES program.
• Develop project-specific estimates using schedules, labor forecasts, logistics plans, and input from project teams.
• Build detailed equipment lists, rate analyses, and cost components to establish the CES budget.
• Create bid analyses and organize vendor pricing and scope information for proposals.
• Support preconstruction with equipment input to terms, bids, and client presentations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred)

Tools

CMiC

Procore

HammerTech

Job description

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, seeks a CES Program Estimator to advance our nationwide equipment solution program. You will develop precise estimates, create cost libraries, and support pricing strategies across projects with cross‑functional teams.

Your work will require building detailed equipment cost models, analyzing utilization, escalation, and risks while collaborating with vendors, operations, and preconstruction to optimize program value