Estimator

Title: Estimator

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Compensation: $80k - $130k + Benefits

Our client, a respected Midwest General Contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their Indianapolis team and support a strong pipeline of commercial construction projects.

The successful candidate will be involved in estimating projects across fire stations, mixed-use developments, retail, office buildings, car dealerships, and other commercial construction throughout the Greater Indianapolis area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed estimates, budgets, quantity takeoffs, and bid packages for commercial construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope requirements, risks, exclusions, and pricing opportunities
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates from early design through final bid
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the estimating and preconstruction process
• Support value engineering, cost analysis, subcontractor buyout, and bid strategy
• Maintain accurate historical cost data and stay informed on local subcontractor and material pricing

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven estimating experience with a General Contractor
• Commercial construction experience, ideally across projects such as fire stations, mixed-use, retail, offices, or automotive dealerships
• Strong understanding of construction costs, trade scopes, drawings, specifications, and subcontractor pricing
• Experience with conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, and budget development
• Proficiency with estimating platforms such as Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, or similar
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Familiarity with the Greater Indianapolis construction market is preferred