Construction Estimator — Dynamic Budgets & Bidding Expert

Frey Consulting Group; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation

Retirement plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Envoy is seeking a skilled Estimator in Indiana to prepare cost estimates across conceptual, schematic, and design development stages for multiple projects. This role involves extensive collaboration with project teams to support design and bidding processes and to maintain cost history data.

The position reports to the Chief Estimator and requires some travel to project sites. A BS in Construction Management or related field, and strong experience with estimating databases and CSI codes, are

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or related field.
• Experience with estimating cost databases and Master CSI code formats.
• Ability to prepare conceptual budgets in the $1MM - $40MM range.
• Experience in bid packaging, soliciting and distribution of bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Bid management and coordination of the bidding process.
• Prepare bid advertisements and solicit subcontractors and vendors.
• Obtain, review, upload and maintain plans and bid documents.
• Prepare work scope packages and bid documents in collaboration with the Project Managers.
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Review plans for consistency and accuracy.
• Generation of computer reports including costs details, references, and summaries of technical construction data.
• Work with various spreadsheet and estimating software programs.
• Maintain and update the master bidders list and Envoy master estimating templates.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, estimates and cost assemblies.
• Assist in buyout and award of contracts and purchase orders.
• Assist with life cycle cost analysis during design and value engineering.

Skills

Bid management

Cost analysis

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Education

BS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

OnCenter

Bluebeam

Google Workspace

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Asana

BuildingConnected

Job description

Envoy is seeking a skilled Estimator in Indiana to prepare cost estimates across conceptual, schematic, and design development stages for multiple projects. This role involves extensive collaboration with project teams to support design and bidding processes and to maintain cost history data.

The position reports to the Chief Estimator and requires some travel to project sites. A BS in Construction Management or related field, and strong experience with estimating databases and CSI codes, are