Job Description
Senior Estimator - Design-Build Construction Industrial | Manufacturing | Agricultural | Commercial Construction Hybrid Remote - West Lafayette, IN Region Six Figure base commensurate with experience + Bonus + Full Benefits Build Complex Projects Without Big-Corporate Burnout Summit EPC is seeking a Senior Estimator to support large-scale design-build industrial, manufacturing, processing, agricultural, and commercial construction projects across North America. This is an opportunity to join a growing privately held contractor where estimating, engineering, operations, and leadership work together in a highly collaborative environment. You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, pricing complex work, and influencing project execution from early development through final GMP delivery. If you enjoy technically challenging projects but want a more collaborative and balanced environment than large national firms often provide, we would welcome a conversation! What You’ll Do Lead detailed estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects Develop conceptual budgets during preconstruction and design development Build detailed trade scopes and bid packages Solicit and manage subcontractor pricing Analyze and level subcontractor proposals for scope alignment Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and constructability concerns Prepare complete project cost summaries, assumptions, and clarifications Support value engineering and cost optimization efforts Coordinate estimating turnover to project management and field operations Collaborate closely with engineering, preconstruction, and operations teams Project Types Industrial facilities Manufacturing plants Food and processing facilities Agricultural processing environments Specialty commercial and design-build projects What Makes This Different Integrated in-house design-build delivery model Direct collaboration with leadership and operations Large, technically challenging projects without excessive corporate layers Hybrid remote flexibility Strong work-life balance culture Growing company with long-term career advancement opportunities High visibility and real influence on project outcomes Qualifications 5+ years of commercial or industrial construction experience 3+ years of estimating experience on ground-up construction projects Experience developing detailed project estimates and bid packages Experience leveling subcontractor proposals and managing bid coverage Strong understanding of commercial or industrial construction trades Experience with projects exceeding $10M preferred Design-build experience is a plus but not required. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience Opportunity begins with dialogue If you are looking for a long-term opportunity to work on challenging projects within a collaborative design-build environment, we’d like to connect. Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Lafayette, IN 47906