Lead Estimator Construction

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term career growth opportunities

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator / Preconstruction Manager in Nashville. In this leadership role, you will be pivotal in managing preconstruction efforts, preparing detailed estimates, and evaluating project requirements. This position offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package, including health insurance and performance-based bonuses.

Join a respected commercial construction firm where you will work on diverse projects throughout Middle Tennessee, fostering valuable relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Experience in the Middle Tennessee construction market.

Responsibilities

• Lead all preconstruction efforts and serve as a strategic bridge between concept and construction.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, bid packages, and proposals.
• Evaluate drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Construction methods and materials

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency with Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software platforms

Job description

Help Shape Landmark Projects Before They Ever Break Ground

Are you the type of construction professional who sees opportunity where others see drawings and spreadsheets?

An established and highly respected commercial construction firm in Nashville is seeking an experienced Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to play a key leadership role in delivering some of Middle Tennessee's most exciting commercial projects.

For nearly 50 years, this award‑winning builder has earned an outstanding reputation for quality, integrity, and long‑term client relationships. Their success is built on a simple philosophy: honor commitments, exceed expectations, and invest in great people.

If you enjoy collaborating with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams while influencing projects from concept through contract award, this is an opportunity to join a company where your expertise truly drives project success.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Join a financially stable and highly respected Nashville contractor with decades of success

Be a key decision‑maker during the earliest and most impactful stages of construction

Work on a diverse portfolio of commercial projects throughout Middle Tennessee

Build and leverage strong relationships with the region's top subcontractors and suppliers

Enjoy a collaborative culture where leadership values your expertise and input

Local projects with minimal travel requirements

Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and strong benefits package

What You'll Be Doing

As the Estimator / Preconstruction Manager, you will lead all preconstruction efforts and serve as the strategic bridge between concept and construction.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, bid packages, and proposals

Evaluating drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements

Soliciting and analyzing subcontractor and supplier pricing

Developing scopes of work and managing competitive bidding processes

Working closely with project managers, superintendents, executives, architects, and clients

Providing value engineering solutions that improve project outcomes and cost efficiency

Tracking local labor trends, material pricing, and market conditions

Maintaining and expanding relationships with Middle Tennessee subcontractors and vendors

Supporting continuous improvement of estimating systems, databases, and historical cost records

What We're Looking For

5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience

Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems

Experience working within the Middle Tennessee construction market

Established relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers highly preferred

Proficiency with Excel and estimating software platforms

Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Performance-based bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Long‑term career growth opportunities

If you're looking for a position where your market knowledge, relationships, and construction expertise directly impact project success, we'd love to speak with you.