Civil Preconstruction Estimator — Lead Bids & VE

Acloché LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Auto/Phone allowance

401(k) Retirement with Matching

PTO/Vacation/Holidays paid

Job summary

Acloché LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead our estimating department. You will analyze drawings and specs to prepare detailed cost estimates, manage bid processes, and drive competitive pricing for civil projects.

In this role you will solicit subcontractor quotes, present final estimates to senior management, and contribute value engineering ideas. Strong communication and a meticulous eye for detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as estimator in the civil construction industry.
• Proven track record 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

Civil Estimation

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Bid-To-Win

HeavyBid

AutoCAD

AGTEK

Excel

Job description

Acloché LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Civil Preconstruction Estimator to lead our estimating department. You will analyze drawings and specs to prepare detailed cost estimates, manage bid processes, and drive competitive pricing for civil projects.

In this role you will solicit subcontractor quotes, present final estimates to senior management, and contribute value engineering ideas. Strong communication and a meticulous eye for detail are essential for success.