Commercial Construction Estimator
About Our Client
Founded in the 1920s as a family-owned business, our client has evolved into a powerhouse $1B General Contractor with a footprint across the nation's fastest-growing markets. Despite their massive scale, they remain anchored by the same 7 Core Values that fueled their rise, prioritizing employee well-being and professional integrity above all else.
In Ohio, the firm has experienced "rocket ship" growth since launching in 2010. By strategically focusing on three key verticals, they have mastered their niche, expanding their Ohio team to nearly 150 professionals. With a staggering project backlog and a reputation for excellence, they are positioned for continued exponential growth.
Why Join This Team?- Design/Build Sophistication: Experience a highly structured and supportive environment designed to ensure projects run seamlessly and clients receive an elite experience.
- Proven Success: Their commitment to quality has resulted in a massive portfolio of repeat clients and a "sterling" brand in the industry.
- Merit-Based Culture: This is a true "get out what you put in" organization. Promotions are dictated by performance, not tenure, as evidenced by a leadership team-including the CEO-who all rose through the ranks.
- Purpose-Driven Initiatives: Beyond construction, the firm is a leader in Sustainability, DE&I, and community reinvestment through scholarships and tuition reimbursement.
- Bid Management & Reporting: Maintain a comprehensive bid log, providing real-time status updates to leadership to ensure strategic alignment and resource allocation.
- Executive & Owner Liaison: Interface directly with project owners, partners, and project managers, actively participating in high-level meetings to drive project objectives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate bi-weekly project briefings with the entire team to ensure transparency and operational continuity.
- Proposal Development: Partner closely with owners during the pre-construction phase, conducting site walk-throughs to ensure accurate bid preparation and tailored proposal development.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Manage professional relationships and technical communications with subcontractors and specialty suppliers, including concrete, steel, joist, precast, and masonry trades.
- Market Focus: Specialize in a high-value portfolio consisting primarily of private sector and negotiated contracts.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant- Professional Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction services.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred, though equivalent industry experience will be strongly considered.
- Plan Proficiency: Ability to perform rapid, high-accuracy plan reviews and comprehensive drawing evaluations.
- Local Expertise: Working knowledge of regional jurisdictions, building codes, and municipal review processes is a significant advantage.
- Organizational Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail paired with robust organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.
- Communication Skills: Advanced oral, written, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to manage interpersonal relationships effectively at all project levels.
- Competitive Base + Bonus between $110,000- $130,000 (depending on experience)
- Company profit sharing
- Vehicle allowance and gas card
- Employee owned company through ESOP program
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- A 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting
- Additional company ESOP program
- 3 weeks PTO and sick days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Medical Leave & Parental Bonding Leave
- Paid Training & Development
- Fun team building via company sponsored outings, events, and charitable outreach initiatives
- Long term growth opportunities