Construction Cost Estimator — Design-Driven Budgets

Management Solutions, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO & paid holidays

Life insurance & short-term disability

Job summary

Management Solutions, LLC seeks a Construction Cost Estimator with at least three years of estimating experience to support AE design teams in Knoxville. The role focuses on independent estimating, documenting the basis of estimate, and explaining cost changes as designs develop.

Under the direction of senior estimators, you will take ownership of estimate components, perform quantity takeoffs, and contribute to value engineering and client reviews.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of construction cost estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Experience with multiple construction disciplines and cost development.
• Familiarity with RSMeans and CSI MasterFormat; proficient with Excel/Word; Bluebeam experience.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and narratives to define estimate scope and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontracted costs using cost data and project research.
• Obtain budget pricing from vendors and compare pricing assumptions; monitor market conditions.
• Evaluate construction methods, productivity, phasing, site access, and safety considerations affecting cost; assist with contingencies.
• Prepare clear estimate details, basis-of-estimate narratives, and summarize quantities and pricing.
• Update estimates at design milestones and reconcile changes in quantities, scope, and pricing.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to resolve estimating questions and support value engineering.
• Validate quantities and unit costs; maintain document control for revisions and pricing records.
• Deliver assigned estimating work within schedules and communicate progress in reviews.

Skills

Takeoffs & quantities

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

RSMeans

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Management Solutions, LLC seeks a Construction Cost Estimator with at least three years of estimating experience to support AE design teams in Knoxville. The role focuses on independent estimating, documenting the basis of estimate, and explaining cost changes as designs develop.

Under the direction of senior estimators, you will take ownership of estimate components, perform quantity takeoffs, and contribute to value engineering and client reviews.