Civil Construction Estimator

gpac; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential construction is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Nashville. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial construction estimating, capable of developing precise job bids from blueprints. Responsibilities also include collaborating with clients and managing subcontractor bids. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction documentation and pricing.
• 5+ years of construction estimating experience required.
• Civil construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and complete job estimates.
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and evaluate their bids.

Skills

Commercial construction documentation

Estimating experience

Blueprint interpretation

RFIs and Change orders

Education

BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Bluebeam

On-screen Takeoff

Timberline

Job description

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The Estimator calculates preliminary job budgets and prepares formal job bids through interpreting blueprints, performing take-offs and estimating job costs. The Estimator interfaces with clients and their representatives to ensure that technical specifications and designs are feasible and consistent with industry standards.

Areas Of Responsibilities

• Estimators are responsible for developing accurate and complete job estimates.
• The Estimator identifies project labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, written specifications and related documents.
• Conducts site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand the project scope.
• Conducts review and take-off of blueprints.
• Solicits bids from subcontractors.
• Gathers subcontractor pricing and conducts scope review.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids to bid documents and plans to ensure that the full scope of work was considered.
• Calculates costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials.
• Collaborates with the client to help them achieve their project cost budget through consideration of plan details, alternate material/finishes and building methods.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must possess a working knowledge of commercial construction documentation and pricing; able to read plans and specifications and translate them into estimates.
• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of construction estimating experience
• Experience with RFIs, Change orders, is highly preferred
• Experience with Bluebeam, On-screen Takeoff, Timberline or other estimating software a plus
• Civil Construction Experience Preferred
  
  

Apply now for the next step in your Estimator Career!

Please send your resume and project list description to Alison Reierson at [e-mail] or call/text 605.937.5644 to discuss in more detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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