Civil Preconstruction Estimator — Lead Bid & Value Engineer

6 Degrees Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Auto/Phone allowance

401(k) + Matching

PTO/Vacation/Holidays paid

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Nashville, TN is seeking a Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead our preconstruction department and develop competitive cost estimates for civil projects. You will analyze drawings, manage bid processes, solicit quotes, and present estimates to senior management.

The role offers competitive compensation with bonus and 401(k) matching. Strong communication, detail orientation, and experience in excavation, sitework, and utilities are valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a civil estimator.
• Proven track record estimating civil projects (excavation, sitework, utilities).
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Eye for detail is 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

Civil estimator

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Tools

Bid-To-Win

HeavyBid

AutoCAD

AGTEK

Excel

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Nashville, TN is seeking a Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead our preconstruction department and develop competitive cost estimates for civil projects. You will analyze drawings, manage bid processes, solicit quotes, and present estimates to senior management.

The role offers competitive compensation with bonus and 401(k) matching. Strong communication, detail orientation, and experience in excavation, sitework, and utilities are valued.