Lead Estimator, Utility Construction Bids & Proposals

Global Talent Resources, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Talent Resources, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of complex, high-quality bid proposals for utility construction projects.

You will oversee estimating processes, mentor team members, and ensure accurate, competitive estimates that support regional and organizational goals. The role requires coordinating estimating efforts across regions, developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and item databases in estimating software, and providing

Qualifications

• Experience preparing high-quality bid proposals.
• Experience coordinating estimating across regions.
• Experience performing cost challenges and quality reviews.
• Experience mentoring estimators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage high-quality bid proposals.
• Coordinate estimating efforts across assigned regions.
• Perform cost challenges and quality reviews.
• Oversee estimating processes and maintain standardized bidding practices.
• Support development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and item databases in estimating software.
• Analyze estimate performance versus actual project costs.
• Provide weekly project status updates.
• Train and mentor estimators.

Skills

Bid proposal development

Estimating coordination

Cost analysis

Mentoring

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Global Talent Resources, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of complex, high-quality bid proposals for utility construction projects.

You will oversee estimating processes, mentor team members, and ensure accurate, competitive estimates that support regional and organizational goals. The role requires coordinating estimating efforts across regions, developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and item databases in estimating software, and providing