Construction Estimator

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

PTO and paid holidays

Leadership exposure

Influence over processes

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Nashville seeks an experienced Estimator to lead and build out its internal preconstruction capability for commercial and multifamily pursuits. You will influence how estimating and preconstruction are structured and work directly with leadership to set standards.

Responsibilities include developing estimates and bid packages, performing takeoffs, evaluating drawings, and leveraging Nashville market relationships to secure coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial estimating or preconstruction experience required.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor scopes, takeoffs, and cost exposure.
• Established Nashville/Middle Tennessee market relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support estimating efforts for commercial and multifamily projects from early budgeting through final pricing.
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, bid packages, and subcontractor comparisons.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate drawings for constructability and cost exposure.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and leverage local relationships for coverage.
• Support VE, constructability reviews, budgeting, and design development.
• Transition awarded projects into procurement and construction with PMs.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Takeoffs

Subcontractor relations

Costing

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Takeoff software

Job description

We are partnered with an established Nashville general contractor looking to build out its internal preconstruction capabilities. The company is seeking an experienced Estimator with strong Nashville subcontractor relationships who can support active commercial and multifamily pursuits while helping leadership develop a more formalized preconstruction function.

This is an opportunity to have significant influence over how estimating and preconstruction are structured rather than joining an already established department.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and support estimating efforts for commercial and multifamily projects from early conceptual budgeting through final pricing.
• Develop conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, bid packages, scope sheets, and subcontractor comparisons.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate drawings and specifications for scope gaps, constructability issues, and cost exposure.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing and leverage established Nashville market relationships to develop competitive bid coverage.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals, level bids, identify exclusions, and provide recommendations to leadership and project teams.
• Support value engineering, constructability reviews, budgeting, and design development.
• Work directly with Project Managers to transition awarded projects from preconstruction into procurement and construction.
• Develop historical cost data and estimating resources to improve future budgeting and pricing accuracy.
• Assist company leadership in establishing standardized estimating and preconstruction processes.
• Help build the infrastructure, subcontractor network, and procedures necessary to grow a dedicated preconstruction department.

Projects & Scope

• Commercial construction.
• Multifamily developments.
• Conceptual budgeting through final GMP/bid.
• Opportunity to help establish and grow a dedicated preconstruction function.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience with a general contractor.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor scopes, quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, conceptual estimating, and construction costs.
• Established subcontractor and industry relationships within the Nashville/Middle Tennessee market.
• Ability to operate independently without relying on an established preconstruction department for day-to-day direction.
• Experience estimating both commercial and multifamily projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with company leadership, operations teams, subcontractors, and clients.

What’s on Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Opportunity to help build a preconstruction department rather than simply fill an existing seat.
• Direct exposure to company leadership.
• Significant influence over estimating processes, subcontractor relationships, and future preconstruction growth.