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Commercial Estimator

Bader Mechanical, Inc
Richmond, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

The estimator will work closely with the Chief Project Officer, the Field Service Manager, the Warehouse Manager, the other estimators, and any others needed to complete competitive bids, design-builds, and conceptual estimates. The estimator's primary focus will be projects involving plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, but experience in other areas is also needed.

Qualifications

*Required Skills

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects at the same time
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction
  • Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
  • Must be able to navigate and understand building codes.

*Required Experience:

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of construction experience
  • Five (5) years of estimating experience
  • MEP systems knowledge

*Required Education, Training, Licensure

  • College degree preferred, but not required
  • Valid Indiana or Ohio Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Analyze documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
  • Determine what factors will influence the cost of a service or product
  • Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
  • Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors
  • Manage bids from vendors and contractors
  • Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
  • Compile and record actual costs
  • Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting info.
  • Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans.
  • Develops bids for construction projects.
  • Works closely with architects and other professionals.
  • Schedules meetings with clients, site managers, and staff.
  • Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
  • Monitors construction processes.
  • Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction.
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Hours and Benefits

  • 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (weeknights and weekends, as needed)
  • 401 K with match
  • 100% paid Health insurance for employee and family
  • Continuing Education/Training
  • Membership at Earlham Wellness Center
  • Great coworkers

Salary Range

  • $60,000 - $100,000 (based on experience)

Working Conditions:

  • Will be working both indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to handle extreme weather conditions.
  • May be required to work outside of normal working hours when needed.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is subject to Bader Mechanical’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Policy. This includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing and follow-up testing.

To be successful in this role, customer satisfaction, safety, and comfort should be your top priority. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, flexible, and have excellent organizational and people skills.

Please email your resume to HR@badermechanicalinc.com with “Commercial Estimator” as the subject line. Please send any questions to that email address, as well.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • construction: 10 years (Required)
  • estimating: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Richmond, IN 47374 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $100,000

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