Preconstruction Engineer/Jr. Estimator

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is recruiting for a Project Engineer / Jr. Estimator to join an established industrial construction client in Nashville.

The role emphasizes preconstruction, assisting Lead Estimator to develop estimates, define scope, coordinate pricing, and set projects up for successful execution. You will review drawings, specifications, coordinate with subcontractors, develop labor/material costs, support RFIs and budgets, and help transition projects from preconstruction into

Qualifications

• Background in electrical construction, estimating, or project engineering.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and construction documents.
• Understanding of construction scope, costs, and project sequencing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating, quantity takeoffs, scope development, and proposals.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors on pricing.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Support RFIs, budgets, proposal revisions, and scheduling.
• Help transition projects from preconstruction into execution.

Job description

We’re working with an established industrial construction client that is looking to add a Project Engineer / Jr. Estimator to their team.

This role has a strong focus on the preconstruction phase, working alongside the Lead Estimator to develop accurate estimates, define project scope, coordinate pricing, and set projects up for successful execution.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support estimating, quantity takeoffs, scope development, and proposals
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors on pricing
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Support RFIs, budgets, proposal revisions, and scheduling
• Help transition projects from preconstruction into execution

What we’re looking for:

• Background in electrical construction, estimating, or project engineering
• Ability to read electrical drawings and construction documents
• Understanding of construction scope, costs, and project sequencing
• Strong communication and organizational skills

If you enjoy the front-end of projects and helping build the estimate and plan before work hits the field, this could be a great opportunity.