Construction Estimator: Cost, Bids & Market Insight

RH Contracting; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Contracting in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost proposals for commercial construction projects, balancing speed and precision to win bids.

You will analyze drawings and specs, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit subcontractor bids, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure estimates align with execution strategy while tracking market trends for labor and materials.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with cost modeling and takeoffs.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Sage, RSMeans.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop cost breakdowns.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure estimates align with execution strategy.
• Monitor market trends for labor, materials, and emerging building methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost modeling

Takeoffs

Bid evaluation

Negotiation

Tools

Bluebeam

Sage

RSMeans

Job description

RH Contracting in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost proposals for commercial construction projects, balancing speed and precision to win bids.

You will analyze drawings and specs, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit subcontractor bids, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure estimates align with execution strategy while tracking market trends for labor and materials.