Commercial Construction Estimator

Lafayette, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Position Overview:

Prepare portions of or complete contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.

Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact sales brochures price lists etc.

May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost engineering quality or availability of materials.

Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders subcontracts productivity analysis reports etc. into unit and man hour figures.

Review proposal specifications drawings attend pre-bid meetings etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

Lead and coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.

Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.

Interact with owner A/E and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

Follow awarded contracts as assigned may include estimating extra work items change orders credits; procuring material etc.

Works with the Senior Project Manager and VP to assign responsibilities on each project

Oversight of the Indiana estimating process for all projects including maintenance of standardized procedures methods and processes for estimating.

Works with Corporate office to prepare bid forms request bid bonds insurance and coordinate delivery of bid documents between offices.

Develop and maintain project lead log for the Indiana Office.

Maintain prequalification for State City & County Agencies

Solicit subcontractors and suppliers in support of project bids.

Attend outreach events in effort to identify subcontractor and bid opportunities

Provide complete detailed estimates for concrete work structures earthwork piling etc.

Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.

Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.

Track awarded contracts as required

Maintain subcontractor data base and develop positive relationships with subcontractors

Job Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts plus ability to coordinate and lead an estimate.

Ability to take-off and price concrete projects.

Ability to take-off and price earthwork projects.

Comfortable working phones and discussing detailed scopes with subcontractors.

Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Understands and knows how to use spreadsheets.

Excellent analytical skills.

Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects.

Flexibility and tolerance for constantly changing demands.

Thoroughness and detail oriented.

Must have a good command of the English language both written and verbal.

Must have good communication skills both written and verbal.

Must be able to comprehend an extensive variety of instructions both oral and written.

Strong leadership and team player skills.

Strong computer skills including word processing spreadsheets and databases.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering and / or 4-7 years of experience in estimating cost control and or engineering experience in the Construction environment

Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously

Great communication and organizational skills

Proficient computer skills including word processing spreadsheets and databases.

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Position Overview:Prepare portions of or complete contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications. Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. Prepare disc...