Estimator – Preconstruction Lead for High-Impact Projects

Michael Page; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Performance-Based Bonus

Generous Benefits Package

Job summary

Michael Page in Indianapolis is seeking an Estimator to own conceptual and detailed estimates for high-impact commercial projects, partnering with clients, architects, and design teams to shape projects from ground up.

You will lead the full bidding and preconstruction process, leverage modern estimating software, and work with project managers to establish accurate budgets and set teams up for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial GC estimating experience
• Ability to lead estimating efforts and collaborate across teams
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates that help shape projects from earliest stages through final design
• Partner with design teams to provide strategic budget guidance and accurate pricing throughout design development
• Own the full bidding process, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, bid tracking, pricing, bid leveling, and final submissions
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive, accurate, and complete pricing
• Build and maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and assemblies to improve pricing accuracy and efficiency
• Help drive the implementation and optimization of modern estimating software and technology
• Collaborate with clients, architects, designers, and construction teams to develop and refine estimates
• Transition awarded projects into construction by partnering with Project Managers to establish accurate budgets and set the team up for success

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration across teams

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

Job description

Michael Page in Indianapolis is seeking an Estimator to own conceptual and detailed estimates for high-impact commercial projects, partnering with clients, architects, and design teams to shape projects from ground up.

You will lead the full bidding and preconstruction process, leverage modern estimating software, and work with project managers to establish accurate budgets and set teams up for success.