Project Estimator- Nashville

Blue Ridge Executive Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits and Salary

Rewarding Challenges

ESOP program

Professional Environment

Dynamic Team Environment

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A leading General Contractor in Nashville is seeking a Project Estimator ready to contribute immediately. The ideal candidate has a four-year degree in engineering or similar, along with two years of experience in vertical commercial building estimating. Responsibilities include gathering data for estimates, reviewing specifications, and preparing scopes of work. The role requires effective communication skills and tools like On-Screen Take Off and Bluebeam. The position offers competitive benefits, a dynamic team environment, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of vertical commercial building estimating experience.
• Previous field experience is essential.
• Understanding of CSI, Uniformat, and Masterformat.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and compile data from quantity surveys to prepare estimates.
• Review project specifications and attend pre-con meetings.
• Prepare scopes of work with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze value engineering and maintain Budget Status log.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Relationship building

Education

Four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or similar

Tools

On-Screen Take Off

iSqft

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Timberline Estimating

Primavera Scheduling

Job description

One of the top General Contractors in Nashville is currently seeking a Project Estimator that is ready to hit the ground running. Could this be you? The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and has strong attention to detail. This future team member will have the ability to meet deadlines with ease in a fast paced environment and enjoy new challenges.

Scope of Job Duties

• Gather, calculate, and compile data and information from quantity surveys, plans and specifications to use in preparing an overall estimate or portion of an estimate under general supervision.
• Review project specifications, drawings, attend pre-con meetings, to understand scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Responsible for advanced quantity surveys and quantification of select subcontractor trades
• Prepare scopes of work with suppliers and subcontractors for review by pre-construction or project managers.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures. Analyze and post subcontractor quotes. Maintain Budget Status log.
• Analyze value engineering. Collect and prepare historical cost analysis. Foster positive internal relationships with project teams Develop and maintain positive relationships with owner, architect, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Attend meetings as directed with architect and/or owner to gather and disseminate information regarding projects.

What you need to succeed!

• A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or similar Minimum of two years of vertical commercial building estimating experience.
• Experience in many facets of large construction, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing are just a few of the sectors that you will need in your tool belt.
• Previous field experience is essential Excellent computer skills, knowledge of On-Screen Take Off, iSqft, Bluebeam, and Proficiency in MS office suite Understanding of CSI, Uniformat, and Masterformat Knowledge of Timberline Estimating and Primavera Scheduling
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors that lead to positive outcomes Excellent team player

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Benefits and Salary
• Rewarding Challenges
• ESOP program
• Professional Environment
• Legendary Quality
• Dynamic Team Environment
• Opportunities for advancement

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