Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction Leader

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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.