Lead Construction Estimator — Growth, Collaboration, Benefits

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, 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.