Civil Preconstruction Estimator — Lead & Bid Expert

Key People; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Auto/Phone allowance

401(k) Retirement with Matching

PTO/Vacation/Holidays paid

Job summary

Key People in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead our construction preconstruction department. The role focuses on analyzing drawings and specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates and to manage the bid process for civil projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in civil construction estimating, proven experience with excavation, sitework, and utilities, and proficiency in Bid-To-Win, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, AGTEK, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an estimator in civil construction.
• Proven track record estimating a range of civil projects (excavation, sitework, utilities).
• Proficient in Bid-To-Win, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, AGTEK, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Eye for detail is absolutely essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Orchestrate the estimating & bid processes for our civil projects.
• Identify labor, materials, and time requirements by studying proposals and plans.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Prepare bid packages and present final estimates to senior management.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits when necessary.
• Provide value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain historical cost data and develop estimating templates and tools.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Tools

Bid-To-Win

HeavyBid

AutoCAD

AGTEK

Excel

Job description

Key People in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead our construction preconstruction department. The role focuses on analyzing drawings and specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates and to manage the bid process for civil projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in civil construction estimating, proven experience with excavation, sitework, and utilities, and proficiency in Bid-To-Win, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, AGTEK, and Excel.