Construction Estimator - Bids, Budgets & Projects

STO Building Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pre‑tax Parking/Public Transportation

Job summary

STO Building Group is seeking an Estimator in Nashville to prepare estimates for diverse projects, collaborating with the project team to ensure cost accuracy across hard-bid, design-build and conceptual work.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and a minimum of 2 years’ estimating experience on commercial/industrial projects. Local relocation support is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management, or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 2 years of estimating commercial and/or industrial construction projects, with hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating experience.
• Local or open to relocation to the Nashville area.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates for potential projects using hard-bid, design-build and conceptual estimating.
• Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes and prices information.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepares estimate formats in areas such as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of bid proposals for submittal.
• Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Assists staff with various special projects related to estimating.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating skills

Cost estimation

Bid analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

STO Building Group is seeking an Estimator in Nashville to prepare estimates for diverse projects, collaborating with the project team to ensure cost accuracy across hard-bid, design-build and conceptual work.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and a minimum of 2 years’ estimating experience on commercial/industrial projects. Local relocation support is a plus.