Senior Civil Estimator & Preconstruction Lead

Connectly Recruiting; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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

Connectly Recruiting in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Civil Estimator to lead our Civil Precon Department. You will oversee, approve and present competitive cost estimates for paving projects, guiding the team toward winning bids.

You will mentor junior estimators, maintain data libraries and improve estimating templates, while collaborating with leadership to drive project success and client relations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in civil construction.
• Proven track record with excavation, paving, grading projects.
• Proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, HeavyBid and related tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation and client development skills.
• Sense of urgency to submit complete bids on time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specs and docs to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Lead bid processes for public and private sector projects.
• Identify labor, materials and time requirements from plans.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Prepare bid packages and present final estimates to management.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.
• Provide value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain historical cost data and develop estimating templates.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Project estimation experience

Client negotiation

Leadership / mentoring

Time management

Excellent communication

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Bid-To-Win

AGTEK

Job description

Connectly Recruiting in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Civil Estimator to lead our Civil Precon Department. You will oversee, approve and present competitive cost estimates for paving projects, guiding the team toward winning bids.

You will mentor junior estimators, maintain data libraries and improve estimating templates, while collaborating with leadership to drive project success and client relations.