Senior Construction Estimator: Growth & Impact

Eaton Construction Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Complex projects

Leadership access

Tech investment

Growth opportunities

Southeast expansion

Job summary

Eaton Construction Services is seeking a Construction Estimator to develop accurate estimates for complex commercial and mission-critical projects from concept through bid and award. The role collaborates with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to price scope, assess risks, and establish budgets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience and proficiency with Excel and industry tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience; 8-10+ years preferred for senior positions.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, MEP drawings.
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating software.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, or On-Screen Takeoff.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specs, drawings, RFPs, and contracts to develop estimates.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and final bid estimates.
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs for multiple scopes.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop scopes of work and bid packages for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify scope gaps and potential change-order exposure.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients on scope and pricing.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and general conditions costs.
• Present estimates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

BuildingConnected

Bluebeam

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Eaton Construction Services is seeking a Construction Estimator to develop accurate estimates for complex commercial and mission-critical projects from concept through bid and award. The role collaborates with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to price scope, assess risks, and establish budgets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience and proficiency with Excel and industry tools.