Senior Estimator - Commercial

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits: 90% employee premium

Paid vacation and wellness time

Traditional and Roth 401(k) with 100%

Education reimbursement

Business expense and mileage reimburse

Leadership and career growth

Résumé du poste

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator for commercial construction projects in Indiana. The role involves producing accurate estimates across education, restaurants, industrial, and nonprofit sectors from early concepts to construction documents.

You will interpret designs, price using Timberline, and coordinate with clients, architects, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule and budget. Strong writing and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, CE, or related accredited program.
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience.
• 4+ years of estimating software experience.
• 4+ years of estimating experience.
• Strong writing and organizational skills; MS Excel/Word proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Interpret drawings, scopes of work, and self-perform specifications.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of CSI Divisions 0–33; understand remaining divisions.
• Perform accurate digital quantity take-offs using appropriate software.
• Input and price projects using Timberline software.
• Use Procore for subcontractor solicitation, vendor contacts, and bid invitations.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships for current material pricing.
• Consult with clients, architects, and subcontractors to align expectations.
• Create project timelines in MS Project for preconstruction and construction phases.
• Develop and maintain a preconstruction program to stay on schedule and budget.
• Maintain estimating procedures and prepare turnover books for PM transition.
• Prepare detailed written Work Packages for projects.

Connaissances

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering or related program

Outils

MS Excel

MS Word

Description du poste

Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction

Our client's Estimating Team prepares detailed estimates and proposals for hard-bid and negotiated projects ranging from $100K to $100MM, across industries including higher education, restaurants, industrial, and nonprofit. Work spans conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates. This role suits a Senior Estimator who values client satisfaction over chasing the lowest bid — estimators here go beyond number-crunching to educate owners and help them get the most from their investment.

Senior Estimator - What You'll Do

Interpret designs | Deliver accurate hard numbers | Educate owners

• Interpret drawings, scopes of work, and self-perform specifications
• Apply in-depth knowledge of CSI Divisions 0–33, with working knowledge of remaining divisions
• Perform accurate digital quantity take-offs using appropriate software
• Input and price projects using Timberline software
• Use Procore for subcontractor solicitation, vendor contacts, and bid invitations
• Build and maintain vendor relationships for current material pricing
• Consult and build relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors
• Create project timelines in Microsoft Project for preconstruction, procurement, and construction schedules
• Develop and maintain a preconstruction program strategy to stay on schedule and budget
• Help maintain and improve estimating procedures
• Prepare turnover books for the estimating-to-project-manager transition
• Prepare detailed written Work Packages for projects
• Serve as a strategic planner and problem solver, integrating project components to minimize conflicts and discrepancies

Senior Estimator Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related accredited program
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience
• 4+ years of estimating software experience
• 4+ years of estimating experience
• Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• In-depth knowledge of plans and specifications across various construction project types

Senior Estimator Benefits

• Medical benefits: 90% employee premiums covered, 40% for dependents
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%, immediately vested
• Education reimbursement
• Business expense and mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and career growth opportunity