Senior Estimator

Flintco; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintco, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts for higher education, government, healthcare, general commercial building, and industrial projects in the Cordova, TN area. The role requires guiding a team, coordinating subcontractor bids, and delivering accurate cost estimates through reading drawings and specifications.

Founded in 1908, Flintco emphasizes safety and Lean principles, offering growth opportunities and a collaborative, results-driven culture within a robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Experience estimating all construction disciplines.
• EOE notice and rights information provided to applicants.

Responsibilities

• Lead self-performed, hard bid, negotiated and conceptual estimating teams.
• Manage the bid process including subcontractor solicitation and evaluation.
• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Assign work to subordinates and ensure estimate accuracy.
• Assist in design and preconstruction planning and client presentations.
• Develop area marketing plans and coordinate procurement strategy.

Skills

Estimating

Team leadership

Bid management

Client relations

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

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• Posted on January 27, 2026

Locations

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Flintco, LLC Cordova, TN 38018, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO004528

Description

Founded in 1908, Flintco now employs more than 800 people in 8 cities serving clients in healthcare, education, hospitality, sports and industrial. Flintco also self-performs concrete, steel erection and excavation. Nothing matters more to us than the quality and growth of our people. Our teams are smart, humble, and disciplined. Flintco is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, using Lean principles as a guide to continuous improvement. The five guiding principles of our Ethos are: Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability and Honesty. We live it every day.

Our Senior Estimators

lead various estimates for projects in the markets of higher education, government, healthcare, general commercial building, and industrial. Duties will include, but are not limited to reading and interpreting documents, subcontractor solicitation, leading a team of estimators, analyzing drawing and specifications, reviewing, and assisting with proposals and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for various projects. Conceptual estimating, preconstruction services, design manager is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead self-performed, hard bid, negotiated and conceptual estimating team.
• Manage the entire bid process including subcontractor solicitation and follow through, bid document management, and evaluation of subcontractor proposals/bids. Manage the post bid process through post bid reviews verifying scope of work and pricing within established parameters.
• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Assign work to subordinates, direct and review their assignments and ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates.
• Assists in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Assist project and construction management team during pre- design and construction planning, project execution and upon completion.
• Meet with client management, staff, and supervisory personnel to introduce services, expertise and capabilities of the company.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data, current trends and construction procedures and methods in order to keep current with estimating standards and databases.
• Build relationships with local architects, engineers, and subcontractors to available as a resource and stay informed of upcoming projects.
• Notify management group of upcoming projects status and approximate timing for company proposal and bid submittals.
• Assist in the development of area marketing plans and goals, and in developing strategy for management client contacts regarding procurement of work, estimating services, contract negotiation, and future work potential.
• Participate in responses to RFP's/ RFQ's as well as participate in presentations delivered to clients for project procurement.
• Assist clients and designers in systems selections, budgeting, cost containment, value engineering, etc.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and client presentations as required.
• Manage subordinates assigned to estimating department and provide guidance and training as needed to support team members.
• Attend various networking/social events engage as an active member in industry associations / non-profit organizations, representing the company. Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement. Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even it is outside the scope of regular duties.
• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization.
• Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Ability to represent to all persons the Flintco Ethos that encourages the highest level of performance, integrity, and morale. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents including plans and specifications, proposals, quotes, and qualifications. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to write and interpret technical documents such as management plans, proposals, and complex estimates. Organizes and manages time, duties, and activities effectively.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

7 years' experience in commercial construction. Experience in estimating all construction disciplines required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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