Estimator

Take ownership of the full estimating lifecycle-from early conceptual budgets through competitive hard bid-while shaping pricing, scope, and strategy on complex commercial projects. Serve as a key preconstruction partner to clients, architects, and project teams, driving smarter decisions through accurate estimating, value engineering, and real-time market insight. My Client My client is an award-winning Central Indiana general contractor with a standout reputation for delivering high-profile, complex commercial projects. Their portfolio offers the best of both worlds-large-scale builds alongside nationally recognized GCs and a robust backlog of their own diverse commercial work, giving employees exposure to a wide range of project sizes, markets, and complexity. Backed by accessible, open-door leadership, intentional career development, and genuine work-life balance, they've built a culture where people come to grow and stay. You get the resources, project exposure, and career trajectory of a larger GC without sacrificing the tight-knit, family feel that makes your impact visible. Description Estimator's Key Responsibilities Own estimates from conceptual budgeting through hard bid, including takeoffs, pricing, bid leveling, scope review, and final submission Partner closely with architects and design teams throughout design development, providing real-time budgeting, cost analysis, and constructability input Drive subcontractor and supplier procurement by soliciting, scoping, leveling, and analyzing bids for complete and competitive coverage Build and maintain cost histories, estimating databases, assemblies, and market intelligence to strengthen pricing accuracy Help advance estimating technology and processes, improving software utilization, workflows, and overall efficiency Lead estimate reviews with design, construction, and project teams to ensure scope, pricing, and project goals remain aligned Serve as a trusted preconstruction partner to clients and design teams, delivering conceptual pricing, value-engineering solutions, and detailed estimates Profile The Successful Estimator 2+ years of commercial GC estimating experience Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and commercial construction Ability to collaborate with PMs, field teams, design partners, and senior leadership Proficient with industry-standard estimating software and construction technology Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail Client-facing mindset with a focus on quality, transparency, and relationship building Driven to help grow the Indianapolis operation and take on increasing leadership responsibility long-term Job Offer What's on the Offer $80K-$100K base salary, commensurate with experience Performance-based bonus structure with additional earning potential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Competitive PTO package built to support work-life balance 401(k) with employer match to support long-term financial growth MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Michael Page