Construction Estimator

Michael Page; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Job summary

MPI in Indianapolis is seeking a senior preconstruction leader to guide conceptual and hard-bid estimating for large commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects. You will work directly with the Chief Estimator to grow the preconstruction division across Indy, leveraging proven leadership to align strategy with project goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, field teams, and executives, managing estimating workflows, and driving growth of the Indianapolis office while

Qualifications

• Deep experience in preconstruction and estimating across commercial, healthcare, concrete, and industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to lead internal teams and collaborate with project managers, field staff, and executives.
• Comfortable using industry-standard tools and systems.
• Demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and a commitment to quality and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects.
• Manage estimating for conceptual and hard bids.
• Also working within the concrete sector.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, field teams, and executives to align on project strategy.
• Support growth of the Indianapolis office through strategic project delivery.
• Maintain strong communication across internal teams and subcontractors.
• Utilize company systems and tools to manage estimating workflows.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on long-term development and quality execution.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Estimating leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Team leadership

Job description

Opportunity to lead preconstruction efforts for a very well respected Indianapolis & Midwest GC that is rapidly and successfully growing in the Indy market with a secured back log of $250M+. The role focuses on conceptual & hard-bid estimating across industrial and commercial sectors. You will be working directly with the Chief Estimator to grow their preconstruction division across Indy.

This client is a well-established, family-owned general contractor with deep roots in the Midwest and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across healthcare, commercial, and institutional sectors. They've recently expanded their footprint by opening a brick-and-mortar office in Indianapolis, backed by a robust local backlog and a strategic plan to grow their presence in the Indy region.

Description

• Lead preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects
• Manage estimating for conceptual and hard bids
• Also working within the concrete sector
• Collaborate closely with project managers, field teams, and executives to align on project strategy
• Support growth of the Indianapolis office through strategic project delivery
• Maintain strong communication across internal teams and subcontractors
• Utilize company systems and tools to manage estimating workflows
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on long-term development and quality execution
• Represent company values of professionalism, transparency, and thoughtful project selection

Profile

• Brings deep experience in preconstruction and estimating across commercial, healthcare, concrete, and industrial sector
• Proven ability to lead internal teams and collaborate with project managers, field staff, and executives
• Comfortable using industry-standard tools and systems
• Demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and a commitment to quality and schedule adherence
• Aligns with company values of professionalism, transparency, and strategic project selection
• Motivated to contribute to the growth of the Indianapolis office and take on long-term leadership responsibilities

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation with a company vehicle and gas card
• Base Salary up to $125K
• Opportunity to grow a preconstruction department with a reputable GC in Indy
• Work in tandem with the Chief Estimator
• Stable, growth-driven environment all openings are due to expansion, not turnover
• Strong work-life balance and a transparent, no-sugarcoating interview process
• Long-term career development with heavy investment in training and professional growth
• Collaborative team culture with loyal crews and repeat clients
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.