Senior Estimator

Michael Page; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Nashville team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, review drawings and scope documents, and develop reliable cost assumptions with suppliers and subcontractors.

The role requires strong takeoff skills and the ability to explain cost details clearly. Join a well-established, employee-owned GC with opportunities for growth, ESOP participation, and a competitive benefits package in a stable market.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing cost estimates for construction projects.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and project scope documents.
• Ability to complete quantity takeoffs and organize estimate information.
• Experience gathering and comparing supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Knowledge of labor, material, and equipment cost factors.
• Ability to explain estimate assumptions and cost details clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects to support accurate budgets and bids.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify labor, material, and equipment needs.
• Request and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to build reliable cost assumptions.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and organize estimate details for clear review.
• Track pricing information and update estimates when project requirements change.
• Work with construction team members to clarify scope, assumptions, and project needs.
• Present estimate summaries that help stakeholders understand project costs and bid details.

Skills

Cost estimation

Drawings review

Quantity takeoffs

Supplier pricing

Cost factors

Job description

• Stable project pipeline and strong market presence
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing organization

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction, preconstruction, and design-build services across a diverse portfolio of projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their Nashville team.

Job Description

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects to support accurate budgets and bids.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify labor, material, and equipment needs.
• Request and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to build reliable cost assumptions.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and organize estimate details for clear review.
• Track pricing information and update estimates when project requirements change.
• Work with construction team members to clarify scope, assumptions, and project needs.
• Present estimate summaries that help stakeholders understand project costs and bid details.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Senior Estimator Should Have

• Experience preparing cost estimates for construction projects.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and project scope documents.
• Ability to complete quantity takeoffs and organize estimate information.
• Experience gathering and comparing supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Knowledge of labor, material, and equipment cost factors.
• Ability to explain estimate assumptions and cost details clearly.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Senior Estimator position in Nashville.
• Salary of $120,000 and up based on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• ESOP

Contact: Hannah Mcclendon

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7138173