Estimator

RockBridge Search; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search is seeking an Estimator who can read drawings, build accurate estimates, and tie together labor, materials, scope, and costs for profitable projects.

You will dig into plans, identify risks and exclusions, and collaborate with management, vendors, and subcontractors to develop competitive bids.

If you love construction numbers, precision, and turning opportunities into successful bids, this role could be a strong fit.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and bid preparation.
• Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, bids, budgets, and cost projections for construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents for accuracy.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop material and labor pricing.
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Analyze project requirements and identify gaps, exclusions, discrepancies, and cost risks.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Develop competitive bids while maintaining profitability.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and pricing information.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and turnover meetings.
• Research materials, labor requirements, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical

Organized

Construction-savvy

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to Make the Numbers Work in Your Favor?

We're looking for an Estimator who knows construction, understands the numbers, and actually enjoys figuring out how all the pieces fit together. This is not a "copy the last estimate and hope for the best" kind of position. We need someone who can dig into plans, spot the details others miss, build accurate estimates, and help turn opportunities into profitable projects.

If you can look at a set of drawings and immediately start seeing quantities, labor, materials, scope, risks, and dollar signs, we should talk.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Prepare detailed estimates, bids, budgets, and cost projections for construction projects
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents with a sharp eye for detail
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate material and labor pricing
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and vendor proposals
• Analyze project requirements and identify gaps, exclusions, discrepancies, and potential cost risks
• Work closely with project management, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership
• Develop competitive bids while keeping profitability firmly in view
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and pricing information
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope reviews, and project turnover meetings
• Research materials, labor requirements, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions
• Help identify opportunities to improve estimating processes, accuracy, and efficiency
• Keep up with changing costs, construction methods, materials, and industry trends
• Communicate clearly when something doesn't add up, because catching a problem before bid day is considerably more fun than explaining it afterward

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT?

We're looking for an estimator who is analytical, organized, construction-savvy, and just a little bit obsessed with getting the numbers right.

You should bring:

• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scopes, and contract documents
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and bid preparation
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence working with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office
• The ability to work independently while still being a strong team player

THE PERSONALITY PIECE

We want someone who asks questions, digs deeper, and doesn't simply accept a number because "that's what we used last time."

You're the person who catches the missing scope, questions the suspiciously low subcontractor quote, notices the detail buried on page 47, and says, "Wait a minute... let's look at that again."

That mindset matters.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity to step into a meaningful estimating role with the chance to make a real impact on project success and company profitability. You'll have a seat at the table, a voice in the process, and plenty of room to put your experience to work.

If you're an estimator who likes construction, competition, precision, and winning projects without losing money in the process , this could be your next move.

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