Mid-Level Process Mechanical Estimator

This is a full-time exempt (40+ hours/week) contract to hire, on-site and travel-light role in Indianapolis, IN. This client may consider remote work with quarterly travel to Indianapolis if the candidate lives in Portland, OR or Phoenix, AZ.

Summary

• Prepare detailed process mechanical cost estimates and provide estimating support to senior project staff.
• Develop budget and market estimates using project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze construction documents to establish accurate project costs.
• Develop “should cost” estimates to validate trade pricing and support fair and competitive project costs.
• Reconcile contractor and trade bids against project scope, budgets, and current market conditions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and project teams throughout the estimating process.
• Support cost analysis, estimate reconciliation, and maintenance of historical cost data.
• Contribute to complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative estimating environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other project documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design and construction documents.
• Develop “should cost” estimates and reconcile trade bid submissions against scope, market conditions, and project budgets.
• Source current pricing information from contractors, suppliers, databases, and other available market resources.
• Prepare reconciliations between multiple estimates, identify cost variances, and communicate the reasons for differences.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to understand scope requirements and maintain strong working relationships.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation, project files, and cost data libraries in accordance with established standards.
• Participate in project site walks as needed, support senior staff with efficiency improvements, and provide guidance to junior technical staff.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant discipline experience.
• 5–10 years of relevant estimating or related construction experience.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost reconciliations from project documentation.
• Understanding of union and trade construction cost standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage assignments independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and web-based platforms.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting process mechanical construction projects.
• Experience developing “should cost” estimates and validating contractor or trade pricing.
• Experience maintaining and utilizing construction cost databases or cost libraries.
• Experience providing technical guidance or assignment support to junior staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly or salary range: $48.08–$57.69/hour (equivalent to $100,000–$120,000 annually based on 2,080 hours/year)
• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events (e.g., cancer, heart attack)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flux Resources is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

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