Estimator

Columbus, Ohio Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
Estimator in commercial construction. Excellent work-life balance and company culture.
  • Estimator in commercial construction
  • Excellent work-life balance and company culture

About Our Client

As a premier provider of commercial general contracting and design-build services across the state, we partner with both public and private sector clients to bring landmark projects to life. From sophisticated interiors to major vertical construction, our work defines the infrastructure where our communities live, work, learn, and play.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our mission of building the unique structures that shape Ohio's future.

Job Description



  • Strategic Estimating: Partner directly with the Chief Estimator to produce precise, competitive bids for projects of all scales, from minor renovations to major vertical developments.


  • Bid Management: Oversee the bid log and provide real-time status updates to leadership, ensuring management has full visibility into the pipeline.


  • Procurement & Outreach: Collaborate with Project Managers to curate comprehensive bidders lists and manage outreach to specialized subcontractors and suppliers (Concrete, Steel, Masonry, etc.).


  • Client Engagement: Serve as a key point of contact for project owners, leading site walk-throughs and participating in high-level strategy meetings alongside partners and PMs.


  • Cross-Functional Synergy: Facilitate bi-weekly project updates to ensure alignment across the entire team and lead the technical development of formal proposals.


  • Supply Chain Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with component suppliers to ensure accurate pricing for critical materials like precast, joists, and structural steel.

MPI 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 Applicant



  • Experience & Education: A Bachelor's degree is preferred, complemented by 5+ years of proven success in commercial construction estimating or preconstruction services.


  • Technical Proficiency: Ability to perform rapid, high-accuracy plan reviews and evaluate complex architectural and structural drawings with precision.


  • Local Expertise: A strong working knowledge of Ohio jurisdictions, building codes, and municipal review processes is highly valued.


  • Precision & Organization: Superior attention to detail with the organizational discipline to manage multiple bidding deadlines simultaneously.


  • Communication Excellence: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex bid data clearly to owners, partners, and subcontractors.



What's on Offer

  • Up to $125,000 base salary
  • Individual performance bonuses
  • Company profit bonuses
  • Health insurance benefits
  • Dental insurance benefits
  • Vision insurance benefits
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 401k company match
  • Company cell phone, iPad and computer
  • Maternal and Paternal leave
  • An excellent company culture and a chance to join a great team
Contact
Luke Miles
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007889

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Columbus
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Luke Miles
Job Reference
JN-042026-7007889