Civil Demolition/Estimator

Renascent Demolition; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Renascent Inc. is a demolition and construction services company seeking a Civil/Demolition Estimator in our Indianapolis office to estimate a balanced mix of demolition and civil/sitework projects, from takeoff through proposal.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, build bid items in HCSS HeavyBid, review drawings, site conditions, and RFIs, and develop subcontractor scopes. This role requires 2+ years of estimation experience and proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience in demolition or civil/sitework
• Ability to produce complete quantity takeoffs and estimates
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and means and methods
• Proficiency with — or the ability to quickly learn — HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam Revu
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; onsite in Indianapolis

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and disposal-quantity calculations for demolition and earthwork/sitework scopes
• Build bid items, activities, and pricing in HCSS HeavyBid using company labor and equipment cost data
• Review drawings, specs, and site conditions to identify scope, gaps, assumptions, and risks; write and track RFIs
• Conduct pre-bid site visits and document existing conditions (checklists and photo/drone capture)
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work; solicit, review, and level sub/vendor pricing
• Draft clear, defensible bid exclusions and qualifications
• Complete owner bid forms and support DBE/MBE/WBE participation requirements
• Prepare cost estimates and proposals; participate in internal bid reviews with operations, safety, and leadership
• Hand off won projects to Operations with complete, organized documentation
• Maintain cost-code tracking and estimating documentation standards

Skills

Estimating

Organization

Analytical thinking

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year with potential negotiation for the right person

About the role

Renascent Inc. is a demolition and construction services company and an industry-leading demolition contractor known for handling complex projects. We provide structural and interior demolition and site preparation for large buildings. We’re hiring a Civil/Demolition Estimator for our Indianapolis office to estimate a balanced mix of demolition and civil/sitework projects, from takeoff through proposal.

What you’ll do

• Perform quantity takeoffs and disposal-quantity calculations for demolition and earthwork/sitework scopes
• Build biditems, activities, and pricing in HCSS HeavyBid using company labor and equipment cost data
• Review drawings, specifications, and site conditions to identify scope, gaps, assumptions, and risks; write and track RFIs
• Conduct pre-bid site visits and document existing conditions (checklists and photo/drone capture)
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work; solicit, review, and level sub/vendor pricing
• Draft clear, defensible bid exclusions and qualifications
• Complete owner bid forms and support DBE/MBE/WBE participation requirements
• Prepare cost estimates and proposals; participate in internal bid reviews with operations, safety, and leadership
• Hand off won projects to Operations with complete, organized documentation
• Maintain cost-code tracking and estimating documentation standards

What you bring (required)

• 2+ years of estimating experience in demolition or civil/sitework construction
• Ability to produce complete, accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and means and methods
• Proficiency with — or the ability to quickly learn — HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam Revu
• Competence with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational, mathematical, and written/verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (for site visits)
• Able to work full-time, onsite in Indianapolis

Nice to have (or we’ll develop it)

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field
• Demolition-specific knowledge (means and methods, engineering survey / OSHA Subpart T, permitting)
• Earthwork/sitework takeoff software experience
• Exposure to 811 utility locates, salvage/scrap forecasting, bonding/surety, or insurance basics
• Comfort using AI tools to work faster and smarter (we actively use them in estimating)
• $80,000–$95,000 per year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Details

• Full-time; Monday–Friday
• Onsite in Indianapolis, IN; occasional local travel to job sites
• Reports to the Director of Estimating

Renascent Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider each applicant based on their qualifications alone.

Please note: this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties; responsibilities may change with or without notice.