Construction Estimator

The BJC Group, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid Vacation time

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

The BJC Group, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a lead construction estimator who thrives on numbers and thorough analysis. You will prepare detailed bids, review plans, and collaborate with vendors, contractors, and design professionals to ensure accurate forecasts.

You will work on diverse project types including commercial, multi-family, mixed-use, and industrial, with opportunities for growth within a collaborative team and a clear path for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or related field.
• Experience as construction estimator.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Sage, Bluebeam, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project at hand
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates
• Visit sites as needed to gather essential information
• Review documents and consult experts to collect all necessary data
• Analyze data and produce forecasts
• Perform risk analysis
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes
• Foster relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, architects etc.)

Skills

Estimating

Accounting basics

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organized

Construction degree

CPE qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Tools

Sage Estimating

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Job description

The BJC Group is seeking a lead construction estimator. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You will have the opportunity to work on varying project types including commercial, multi-family, mixed-use, and industrial. You will be joining a collaborative team environment with an extensive communication chain of vendors, contractors, design professionals, and building officials. There are significant opportunities for growth within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project at hand
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates
• Visit sites as needed to gather essential information
• Review documents and consult experts to collect all necessary data
• Analyze data and produce forecasts
• Perform risk analysis
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes
• Foster relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, architects etc.)

Skills

• Proven experience as construction estimator
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Excellent knowledge of software including Sage Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, and Excel
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Well-organized and reliable
• Bachelors in construction related field or equivalent experience
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or other qualification will be a plus

Benefits Include

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid Vacation time
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Company website www.bjcgroup.com