Senior Project Estimator: Lead Projects & Partnerships

The Hagerman Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation days (PTO)

EAP

Job summary

The Hagerman Group is seeking a Senior Project Estimator to lead major construction projects from early planning to close-out. You will build trusted client relationships, mentor teams, and balance schedule, budget, quality, and safety to deliver results.

In this role you will collaborate with owners, design partners, and field teams, leveraging Procore and MS Office to drive successful project outcomes while maintaining rigorous cost controls and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from preconstruction through close-out, owning schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Serve as primary contact for Owners and design partners, building trust through transparency and follow-through.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Superintendents, Accounting, and Field teams for strong project start-ups and execution.
• Review contracts, drawings, and specs to define scope, risks, and responsibilities.
• Develop and manage project plans, logistics, schedules, and procurement strategies.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor selection to meet project requirements and safety standards.
• Facilitate job progress meetings to track milestones and resolve issues.
• Monitor costs, approve invoices, and manage financial performance against budget/forecast.
• Champion proactive safety culture and reinforce safety programs on every jobsite.
• Guide close-out activities, including punch lists, warranties, and final docs.
• Mentor project staff and support business development through client/industry relationships.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Contract administration

Risk management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Accounting tools

Job description

The Hagerman Group is seeking a Senior Project Estimator to lead major construction projects from early planning to close-out. You will build trusted client relationships, mentor teams, and balance schedule, budget, quality, and safety to deliver results.

In this role you will collaborate with owners, design partners, and field teams, leveraging Procore and MS Office to drive successful project outcomes while maintaining rigorous cost controls and safety standards.