Preconstruction Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Nashville,TN

Job Juncture; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator for multifamily construction in the Nashville/Brentwood area. The role focuses on leading bid processes, quantity take-offs, and collaborating with design teams to deliver accurate estimates for projects often exceeding $40 million.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in multifamily estimating, proficiency with Onscreen Take-off, SmartBid, Sage Estimating, and experience with wood-framed and podium-style builds. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating experience in multifamily new-construction projects.
• Wood-framed & multifamily construction knowledge.
• Experience with take-off software and bid assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid process, risk assessment, and final bid assembly.
• Estimate multifamily new-construction projects through plans to bid.
• Manage estimating team and coordinate with operations.
• Provide cost expertise to clients and design teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Bid management

Cost analysis

Team training

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Onscreen Take-off

SmartBid

Sage Estimating

Job description

Preconstruction Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Nashville,TN

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year

Location: Brentwood, TN

Posted: September 04 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Estimator (OR Senior Estimator) For Multifamily Construction Company in Nashville / Brentwood, TN

This Multifamily General Construction Company is a local Nashville TN construction manager, general contractor and design-builder with a 40+ year track record of proven success. We believe in growth and invest in career planning & development to lead construction innovation within the industry.

They specialize in multifamily new developments in the student-housing, garden-style, podium wrap & mid-rise structure. Many of these projects exceed $40Million in value and they are looking for an estimator that can work through all stages of construction from concept to workable plans & bid package.

Their estimating process works through the entire preconstruction stages from project concept & plans review, quantity take-offs, subcontractor and supplier solicitation, qualification of scopes, to final pricing review with clients.

The Company iscurrently seeking an Estimator to join the estimating team at our Nashville office. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to;

The Senior Estimator will:

• Lead the bid process including risk assessment, quantity surveying, self-performance pricing, scheduling, bid solicitation, subcontractor scope coordination and final bid assembly.
• Lead the efforts to Estimate Multifamily New-Constructionprojects to successful completion.
• Management of estimating team to achieve company goal
• Train and support project team members with tasks you assign them.
• Coordinate efforts with Operations and otherestimators to deliver final products to our clients.
• Provide cost expertise to our clients and design team members to assist in making decisions.

As an Estimator you would :

• Effectively and efficiently communicate with sub/suppliers for purposes of qualifying proposals, producing VE and RFIs
• Perform schematic, design development and construction document estimates for our Construction Management projects. This includes budgeting all scopes of work, value analysis of current design, communication with and presentation to Owner and design team.
• Review and understand all bid documents (drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, etc.)
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Generate RFIs and pricing lists

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Estimating experience within multifamily new-construction developments
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Vast knowledge of the stick-framing apartment estimating processvia the Estimating role.
• Knowledge of (Wood-Framed & Multifamily) construction processes/delivery methods
• Skilled in Estimating programs(& Onscreen Take-off, SmartBid and Sage Estimating knowledge is a plus)
• Sheerwall experience preferred

The ideal candidate must have a strong record of successful bidding and/or estimating multifamily construction projects that include:

• Market rate garden style, wrap/mid-rise, student housing, and HUD developments.
• Experience with complex projects that include elevated concrete podiums, pre-cast and cast in place parking structures.
• Intricate and unique sitework packages

The company provides an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce (Minority/Female/ Veterans/Disabled) .