Civil Preconstruction Estimator — Lead Bid Pro (Nashville)

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Auto/Phone allowance

401(k) Retirement with Matching + PTO

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead the preconstruction department, analyzing drawings, specifications, and bids to produce competitive cost estimates.

The role requires 3+ years of civil estimating experience, a proven track record on excavation/sitework/utilities, and proficiency with Bid-To-Win, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, AGTEK and Excel. You will manage bid processes and present final estimates to senior management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a civil estimator in the civil construction industry.
• Proven track record of estimating a range of civil projects (excavation, sitework, utilities etc).
• Proficient in necessary software is preferred (Bid-To-Win, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, AGTEK, 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

Excellent communication

Eye for detail

Negotiation abilities

Tools

Bid-To-Win

HeavyBid

AutoCAD

AGTEK

Excel

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead the preconstruction department, analyzing drawings, specifications, and bids to produce competitive cost estimates.

The role requires 3+ years of civil estimating experience, a proven track record on excavation/sitework/utilities, and proficiency with Bid-To-Win, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, AGTEK and Excel. You will manage bid processes and present final estimates to senior management.