Construction Estimator - Indianapolis Local Commercial Builds

Michael Page; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

MPI in Indianapolis is seeking an Estimator to own the full estimating process from conceptual budgeting to hard bid on diverse commercial projects. You will partner with architects and design teams to provide real-time budgeting, cost analysis, and constructability input, and drive procurement with subcontractors and suppliers.

You will lead estimate reviews, build cost histories, and help advance estimating technology and workflows while growing the Indianapolis operation and assuming greater

Formación

• 2+ years of commercial GC estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and commercial construction.
• Ability to collaborate with PMs, field teams, design partners, and senior leadership.
• Proficient with industry-standard estimating software and construction technology.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Client-facing mindset with a focus on quality and relationships.
• Driven to grow the Indianapolis operation and assume leadership responsibilities long-term.

Responsabilidades

• Own estimates from conceptual budgeting through hard bid, including takeoffs, pricing, bid leveling, scope review, and final submission.
• Partner with architects and design teams for budgeting, cost analysis, and constructability input.
• Drive subcontractor and supplier procurement by soliciting and analyzing bids.
• Build and maintain cost histories, estimating databases, assemblies, and market intelligence.
• Advance estimating technology and processes, improving software utilization and workflows.
• Lead estimate reviews with design, construction, and project teams.
• Serve as a preconstruction partner delivering pricing, value-engineering, and detailed estimates.

Conocimientos

Estimating experience

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Attention to detail

Client-facing

Preconstruction understanding

Software proficiency

Herramientas

Estimating software

Construction technology

Descripción del empleo

• High-Profile Projects Without the Corporate Feel
• Major-GC Partnerships. Diverse Backlog. One Tight-Knit Team.

About Our Client

My Client: My client is an award-winning Central Indiana general contractor with a standout reputation for delivering high-profile, complex commercial projects. Their portfolio offers the best of both worlds-large-scale builds alongside nationally recognized GCs and a robust backlog of their own diverse commercial work, giving employees exposure to a wide range of project sizes, markets, and complexity. Backed by accessible, open-door leadership, intentional career development, and genuine work-life balance, they've built a culture where people come to grow and stay. You get the resources, project exposure, and career trajectory of a larger GC without sacrificing the tight-knit, family feel that makes your impact visible.

Job Description

Estimator's Key Responsibilities:

• Own estimates from conceptual budgeting through hard bid, including takeoffs, pricing, bid leveling, scope review, and final submission
• Partner closely with architects and design teams throughout design development, providing real-time budgeting, cost analysis, and constructability input
• Drive subcontractor and supplier procurement by soliciting, scoping, leveling, and analyzing bids for complete and competitive coverage
• Build and maintain cost histories, estimating databases, assemblies, and market intelligence to strengthen pricing accuracy
• Help advance estimating technology and processes, improving software utilization, workflows, and overall efficiency
• Lead estimate reviews with design, construction, and project teams to ensure scope, pricing, and project goals remain aligned
• Serve as a trusted preconstruction partner to clients and design teams, delivering conceptual pricing, value-engineering solutions, and detailed estimates

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.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Estimator:

• 2+ years of commercial GC estimating experience
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and commercial construction
• Ability to collaborate with PMs, field teams, design partners, and senior leadership
• Proficient with industry-standard estimating software and construction technology
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Client-facing mindset with a focus on quality, transparency, and relationship building
• Driven to help grow the Indianapolis operation and take on increasing leadership responsibility long-term

What's on Offer

What's on the Offer:

• $80K-$100K base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus structure with additional earning potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive PTO package built to support work-life balance
• 401(k) with employer match to support long-term financial growth