Construction Project Estimator (South Bend, IN)

The Superior Group • South Bend, IN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Superior and its tri-venture, CST, is looking for an Estimator who will be responsible for interpreting drawings, reading specifications, change order pricing, and performing takeoffs on certain items. This role operates primarily in the field and requires close coordination with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and clients to ensure all scope changes and impacts are captured, documented, and aligned with project goals. This role is based on a jobsite in South Bend, Indiana. Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction, with a heritage dating back more than 100 years, and is proudly headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator in construction, contracting, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installations methods, and industry standards
• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field

Responsibilities

• Read and understand contract drawings and project specifications
• Review RFIs, bulletins, and field directives to identify scope changes
• Perform quantity takeoffs based on updated drawings and field conditions
• Develop scopes of work for change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements
• Support change order pricing using labor units, historical data, and field-verified productivity
• Coordinate with field teams to validate installation methods and production rates
• Track and document change events from identification through resolution
• Maintain an up-to-date change order log, including pending, approved, and disputed items
• Prepare clear and organized cost backup for change order submissions
• Assist in identifying schedule impacts related to scope changes
• Support time-and-material (T&M) tracking, including field tickets and installed quantities
• Collaborate with project management and Tri-Venture partners to ensure alignment

Benefits

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• 401K Plan: We contribute a portion of your 401K for you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees