Senior Cost Estimator for Campus Construction & Planning

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington seeks a Cost Estimator to support capital planning, renovation, and new construction across campus. You will develop, analyze, and maintain construction cost estimates and provide independent cost information during planning and pre-construction.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Office of Planning, you will work with Capital Projects, Facilities Operations, consultants, and campus partners to evaluate scope, budgets, and design alternatives, ensuring

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills and professionalism.
• Experience with time management, prioritization, and quality focus.
• Ability to read and interpret large-format schematics and drawings.
• Demonstrates problem solving and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies standardized cost estimating procedures across the Office of Planning, Capital Projects, and Facilities.
• Assists in project conceptual, schematic design, design development, and detailed cost estimates.
• Provides independent cost analyses and recommendations to inform budgeting and scope decisions.
• Reviews design estimates, bids, and cost proposals for completeness and alignment with budgets.
• Maintains historical data, benchmarking, and market information for reliable estimates.
• Supports capital planning and feasibility analysis with cost modeling and escalation forecasts.
• Communicates findings to administrators and project teams.

Skills

Proficient communication

Maintains a high degree of proficiency

Time management

Quality focus

Knowledge in area of specialty

Thoroughness

Accuracy under pressure

Initiative

Influence internal/external

Indiana Building Codes

Read blueprints/schematics

Strong written/oral communication

Office software proficiency

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Job description

Indiana University in Bloomington seeks a Cost Estimator to support capital planning, renovation, and new construction across campus. You will develop, analyze, and maintain construction cost estimates and provide independent cost information during planning and pre-construction.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Office of Planning, you will work with Capital Projects, Facilities Operations, consultants, and campus partners to evaluate scope, budgets, and design alternatives, ensuring