Civil Demolition/Estimator

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year with potential negotiation for the right person

Job description:

Renascent Inc. is a demolition and construction services company and an industry-leading demolition contractor known for handling complex projects. We provide structural and interior demolition and site preparation for large buildings. We’re hiring a Civil/Demolition Estimator for our Indianapolis office to estimate a balanced mix of demolition and civil/sitework projects, from takeoff through proposal.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Estimating, you’ll own estimates for demolition and sitework projects — both hard-bid and negotiated. You’ll perform takeoffs, build pricing, identify scope and risk, coordinate subcontractor pricing, and prepare proposals for owners and general contractors. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role with a clear path to grow through our structured estimating development program.

What you’ll do

• Perform quantity takeoffs and disposal-quantity calculations for demolition and earthwork/sitework scopes
• Build biditems, activities, and pricing in HCSS HeavyBid using company labor and equipment cost data
• Review drawings, specifications, and site conditions to identify scope, gaps, assumptions, and risks; write and track RFIs
• Conduct pre-bid site visits and document existing conditions (checklists and photo/drone capture)
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work; solicit, review, and level sub/vendor pricing
• Draft clear, defensible bid exclusions and qualifications
• Complete owner bid forms and support DBE/MBE/WBE participation requirements
• Prepare cost estimates and proposals; participate in internal bid reviews with operations, safety, and leadership
• Hand off won projects to Operations with complete, organized documentation
• Maintain cost-code tracking and estimating documentation standards

What you bring (required)

• 2 years of estimating experience in demolition or civil/sitework construction
• Ability to produce complete, accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and means and methods
• Proficiency with — or the ability to quickly learn — HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam Revu
• Competence with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational, mathematical, and written/verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (for site visits)
• Able to work full-time, onsite in Indianapolis

Nice to have (or we’ll develop it)

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field
• Demolition-specific knowledge (means and methods, engineering survey / OSHA Subpart T, permitting)
• Earthwork/sitework takeoff software experience
• Asbestos/lead awareness, HAZWOPER, RCRA/hazmat familiarity
• Exposure to 811 utility locates, salvage/scrap forecasting, bonding/surety, or insurance basics
• Comfort using AI tools to work faster and smarter (we actively use them in estimating)

Compensation & benefits

• $80,000–$95,000 per year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Details

• Full-time; Monday–Friday
• Onsite in Indianapolis, IN; occasional local travel to job sites
• Reports to the Director of Estimating

Renascent Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider each applicant based on their qualifications alone.

Please note: this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties; responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person