Commercial Construction Estimator

Estimator

This role is located in South Bend, IN

Enjoy working in an environment where you are helping an organization grow and make an impact every day? Enjoy working independently and within teams to create excellence on the job? Want a challenging career with great growth potential?

Then, We have the place for you!

Who We Are:

Bergvik North America Inc., headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, is a national leader in seismic-rated raised access flooring systems. Our solutions protect mission-critical equipment in high seismic regions, military installations, electrical equipment rooms, and HVDC converter stations, supporting some of the largest renewable energy projects in the U.S.

As our company has been around for over 50 years and continues its rapid nationwide growth, we are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our preconstruction team.

What We Offer:

• Creative, innovative, and a collaborative work environment


• Challenging and progressive career opportunities


• Competitive pay programs


• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits


• Paid Vacations and Holidays


• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference

What You'll Do:

As an Estimator, you will lead cost estimating for commercial construction projects ensuring the company remains competitive and profitable while meeting set deadlines.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Leads the full estimating lifecycle for commercial construction projects, from bid review and scope of definition through proposal submission.


• Reviews drawings, blueprints, and project specifications of work to assess project scope and feasibility.


• Solicits, evaluates and negotiates subcontractor and vendor pricing, ensuring complete coverage of required bid items.


• Develops detailed quantity of take-offs, cost build-ups (labor, material, equipment, subcontractors), and contingency/risk allowances.


• Maintains and updates historical cost databases, production rate libraries, and unit cost benchmarks.


• Prepares and presents estimate summaries, bid cost breakdowns, cash flow estimates, and recommendations to executive leadership.


• Ensures on-time bid submissions and manages internal bid tracking to meet deadlines.


• Collaborates with engineers and operations to review constructability, value-engineering alternatives, and schedule impacts.


• Participates in site visits and pre-bid meetings to gain firsthand understanding of field conditions.


• Supports hand-off of awarded bids to operations/project teams and assists in change-order estimating as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.


• Experience: 5+ years of progressive estimating experience in commercial construction.


• Certification(s): N/A


• Functional Skills: Strong knowledge of commercial construction; able to interpret construction drawings and specifications. Excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Detail-oriented with excellent negotiation skills.


• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and estimating software (experience with software such as Bluebeam, ProCore and other commercial construction estimating platforms preferred).


• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization.


• Leadership/Behaviors: Self-motivated; Able to work independently and within a team environment. Able to mentor and lead others.


• Culture Match Behaviors: Strong work ethics where team members grow along with the business, and everyone is treated how they want to be treated.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Salary Position

• And, the compensation will grow as the business grows!

Reports To: Customer Development Manager

Core Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET (Some west coast hours and flexibility needed based on project deadlines)

Typical Work Week: Monday to Friday

Direct Reports: 0

Travel: 10-15% Nationwide

Work Environment: Office Environment