Commercial Construction Estimator – Indianapolis

Allegiance Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Group in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team and support a robust pipeline of commercial construction projects. You will estimate budgets, takeoffs, and bid packages for fire stations, mixed-use developments, retail, offices, and dealerships in the Greater Indianapolis area.

You will review drawings and specs, analyze subcontractor proposals, and develop conceptual budgets from design through final bid.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience with a General Contractor (GC).
• Commercial construction experience across fire stations, mixed-use, retail, offices, or automotive dealerships.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, trade scopes, drawings, specs, and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, and budget development.
• Familiarity with the Greater Indianapolis market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, budgets, quantity takeoffs, and bid packages for commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope requirements, risks, exclusions, and pricing opportunities.
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates from early design through final bid.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the estimating and preconstruction process.
• Support value engineering, cost analysis, subcontractor buyout, and bid strategy.
• Maintain accurate historical cost data and stay informed on local subcontractor and material pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial construction

Bid leveling

Budget development

Takeoffs

Attention to detail

Tools

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

On-Screen Takeoff

Procore

Job description

Allegiance Group in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team and support a robust pipeline of commercial construction projects. You will estimate budgets, takeoffs, and bid packages for fire stations, mixed-use developments, retail, offices, and dealerships in the Greater Indianapolis area.

You will review drawings and specs, analyze subcontractor proposals, and develop conceptual budgets from design through final bid.