Construction Estimator

TEKsystems; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large global construction firm is seeking an experienced estimator based in Indianapolis, IN. This fully remote role requires a bachelor's degree and at least seven years as an estimator in relevant fields. Responsibilities include preparing detailed cost estimates, analyzing blueprints, and collaborating with engineers. Competitive pay ranges from $40.00 to $60.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement plans, and time off policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Seven years relevant experience as an estimator in Manufacturing or Mechanical/Electrical/Process Piping.
• Professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, or similar is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic takeoff and construction estimating systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed cost estimates and analyze blueprints.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintain project documentation.
• Maintain and update a data library of costs.

Skills

MEP

Mechanical

Microsoft Excel

Estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Piping

Costs

Blueprints

Quantity survey

Engineering

Construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

CAD Measure

Construction cost estimating system

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Create cost estimates for specific disciplines relating to large capital construction projects, provide business support to management and guidance to junior staff. In addition, there will be collaborative work with the team to complete pricing and benchmarking research, while maintaining project documents and files.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates. Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
• Obtains accurate and up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.
• Inputs estimate takeoff information for specific discipline and develops unit cost pricing.
• Works with engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
• Assists senior staff in ways to make projects more efficient. Seeks ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.
• Maintains project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner. Maintains project files on file server in accordance with company standards.
• Maintains and updates data library of costs.
• Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers.

Skills

• MEP
• Mechanical
• Microsoft Excel
• Estimation
• Quantity takeoffs
• Piping
• Costs
• Blueprints
• Quantity survey
• Engineering
• Construction
• Mechanical estimator
• Piping

Our Estimating Team is growing! If you want to be a part of a successful global organization and have at least seven years as an estimator in Manufacturing and/or Mechanical/Electrical/Process Piping contractor, we would like to connect with you.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Seven years relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of electronic takeoff including CAD Measure.
• Working knowledge of a commercially available construction cost estimating system.
• Understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal licensure is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

• $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
• Medical, dental & vision.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.