Senior Civil Estimator & Preconstruction Lead - Nashville

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Murfreesboro (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

ExcelliSearch, Inc. 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, directly influencing the ability to win work and execute projects.

You will guide the team, mentor junior estimators, and drive process improvements while delivering accurate bids with urgency and professional client interaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in the civil industry.
• Proven track record estimating a range of civil projects (excavation, paving, grading).
• Proficient in necessary software including Excel, Bluebeam, HeavyBid and AGTEK.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and documents 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 as needed.
• Provide value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain historical cost data and develop estimating templates and tools.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Civil Estimation

Excel

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Bid-To-Win

AGTEK

Client communication

Negotation skills

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Bid-To-Win

AGTEK

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. 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, directly influencing the ability to win work and execute projects.

You will guide the team, mentor junior estimators, and drive process improvements while delivering accurate bids with urgency and professional client interaction.