Senior Civil Estimator: Lead Preconstruction & Bids

Aspire Talent Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Auto/Phone allowance

401(k) Retirement with Matching

PTO/Vacation/Holidays paid

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in Nashville seeks a Senior Civil Estimator to lead our Civil Precon Department. You will oversee, approve and present competitive cost estimates for paving projects, directly impacting our ability to win work and execute on upcoming contracts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of civil estimating experience, a proven track record across excavation, paving and grading, and proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Bid-To-Win or AGTEK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in the civil industry.
• Proven track record estimating civil projects (excavation, paving, grading).
• Excellent communication, client/business development and negotiation abilities.
• Sense of Urgency on submitting complete bids (on time).
• Proficient with Excel, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Bid-To-Win, AGTEK preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Lead bid processes for public and private sector projects.
• Identify labor, materials, and time requirements by studying proposals and plans.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Prepare bid packages and present final estimates to senior management.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits when necessary.
• Provide value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain historical cost data and develop estimating templates and tools.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Civil estimating

Bidding

Project leadership

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Bid-To-Win

AGTEK

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions in Nashville seeks a Senior Civil Estimator to lead our Civil Precon Department. You will oversee, approve and present competitive cost estimates for paving projects, directly impacting our ability to win work and execute on upcoming contracts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of civil estimating experience, a proven track record across excavation, paving and grading, and proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Bid-To-Win or AGTEK.