gpac | The Recruitment Platform

Remote Commercial Construction Estimator in Indianapolis

Date Posted: 20 August 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Commercial Construction Estimator - Remote | Diverse Projects

 

Location: Remote – Preference for Candidates Located in the Central U.S.

Compensation: $85,000–$115,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

A growing commercial development organization is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to join its team.

This is a remote opportunity for an estimator who enjoys working across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience evaluating construction documents, developing accurate budgets, performing quantity takeoffs, soliciting and leveling subcontractor bids, and identifying scope gaps and potential project risks.

Candidates located in the Central United States are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents to develop accurate estimates and budgets.

  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

  • Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed project estimates.

  • Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.

  • Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, exclusions, and potential project risks.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.

  • Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams throughout the preconstruction process.

  • Support project handoff from preconstruction through operations.

  • Maintain accurate estimating data, historical costs, and project documentation.

     

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, preconstruction, or a closely related role.

  • Experience estimating diverse commercial construction projects.

  • Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and subcontractor scopes.

  • Experience with quantity takeoffs, conceptual budgeting, bid analysis, and subcontractor bid leveling.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and technical documents.

  • Proficiency with estimating and construction technology such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, OST, Procore, BuildingConnected, or similar platforms.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities.

  • Experience working for a commercial developer, general contractor, or construction management firm is preferred.

Preferred Background

The ideal candidate will bring experience working on multiple types of commercial projects rather than being limited to one highly specialized construction niche. Experience with ground-up construction, mixed-use, retail, office, hospitality, healthcare, multifamily, industrial, or other commercial project types is highly valued.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process while working with an organization involved in a diverse range of commercial development and construction projects.

 

Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply.

For more information or to apply:

Call or Text: Brandon Hill at 743-223-5229 Email: brandon.hill@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Subscribe to our blog

DON'T MISS AN EPISODE

SUBSCRIBE NOW
By clicking Send you agree to the gpac privacy policy and Terms of Service and you authorize gpac to contact you regarding gpac’s services at any phone number or email you provide, including via text message using an automated dialing system and/or artificial or prerecorded message.