Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced commercial  construction estimator for one key opening with an established estimating team. The company will hire either a  Senior Estimator  or a  Chief Estimator , depending on the candidate’s leadership experience.  This is an on-site position in Fort Wayne , and the company will pay relocation assistance for a qualified candidate willing to relocate.

The team supports negotiated and hard-bid projects ranging from $100,000 to $100 million across industrial, higher education, restaurant, and nonprofit construction.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare conceptual through construction-document estimates
• Interpret drawings, specifications, scopes, and self-performed work
• Complete digital quantity takeoffs and develop accurate pricing
• Use Timberline for estimating and Procore for subcontractor solicitation
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and architects
• Create preconstruction, procurement, and construction schedules
• Prepare work packages and turnover materials for project management
• Improve estimating procedures, accuracy, and project handoffs
• At the Chief level, lead the department, assign workloads, coach estimators, and drive accountability

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive commercial construction estimating experience, typically seven years or more
• Estimating department leadership experience for Chief-level consideration
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of commercial plans, specifications, and CSI divisions
• Experience with estimating and digital takeoff software
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Timberline, Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical coverage with 90% of employee premiums paid
• Three weeks of vacation plus five wellness days
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with immediate 100% match up to 4%
• Bonus opportunity
• Education, mileage, and business-expense reimbursement
• Paid relocation assistance
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities