Estimator - Commercial Construction - Cincinnati, OH

Strong reputation in the Cincinnati construction marketSupportive team with mentorship and career progressionAbout Our ClientOur client is a mid-sized commercial General Contractor delivering projects across multiple sectors, including:Corporate & officeHealthcareLight industrialInstitutionalMunicipal constructionThe company is known for its collaborative culture, repeat client base, and strong project pipeline throughout the Cincinnati marketJob DescriptionWorks with Operations Manager & Engineering to form costs & labor costs on special projects.Generates estimates & proposals for selected projects.Obtains bidders lists for projects that have been scoped & estimated.Actively pursues bid projects with timely follow up & awareness of project status.Assists walk-in customers with project & product inquiries.Solicit and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clientsPrepare and submit proposals, within time-frame and following up until closedFacilitate an effective hand-off to the project managerMonitor budgets throughout the construction processEvaluate and prepare pricing for change orders.Update & maintain accurate pipeline reports, track leads, bookings, forecasting, reportingBuild out a small department of other estimating professionalsFlexible enough to handle some project management dutiesAbility to lead from the frontUtilize technology to actualize on effective project and cost deliveryMPI 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.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Project Management preferred5+ years of experience with a general contractorMEP Experience is plusHands-on experience Estimating projects based off blue printsInterest in Estimating as a career - ambitious, motivated professionalsPrevious experience estimating large size projectsProficiency with estimating software and spreadsheet designExperience with both quantity takeoffs and cost estimatingAbility to perform both hard bid and conceptual bidsExcellent referencesWillingness to lead a team and mentor junior employeesExcellent communication skillsWhat's on OfferCompetitive base salary: $100,000 - $115,000Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchVehicle allowanceOpportunities for career growth and advancementStable backlog of projects and long-term pipelineContactTroy CantuQuote job ref