Senior Estimator - Civil Construction - Nashville

Workforce Recruiter; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Auto/Phone allowance

401(k) matching

Paid PTO/Holidays

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter in Nashville seeks a Senior Civil Estimator to lead our Civil Precon Department. You will oversee, approve and present competitive cost estimates for paving projects, directly impacting our ability to win work and execute on projects.

Your expertise will guide preconstruction strategies, mentor junior estimators, and drive process improvements across estimating templates and tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in civil projects.
• Proven track record estimating excavation, paving, grading, etc.
• Proficient software: Excel, Bluebeam, HeavyBid, Bid-To-Win, AGTEK preferred.
• Excellent communication, business development and negotiation skills.
• Urgency in submitting complete bids on time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil estimating

Excel

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Bid-To-Win

AGTEK

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Bid-To-Win

AGTEK

Job description

Senior Civil Estimator - Nashville, TN

As a Leader in the Civil Construction industry for Nashville TN , We work in a complex side of the construction industry.
Civil Construction has many advantages & benefits but also is equally challenging.
Technology, Equipment, Geological factors all play a part in doing a great job for our clients.

We are searching for an experienced Estimator in Nashville to lead our Civil Precon Department.

As our Senior Civil Estimator - you will oversee, approve & present our competitive cost estimates for all paving projects we perform. Furthermore, Your expertise will directly impact the company’s ability to win more work and execute on those potential projects -- so We are looking for the Right Person to lead ( and grow) our preconstruction team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation 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 when necessary.
• Provide value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain historical cost data and develop estimating templates and tools.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an estimator in the civil industry.
• Proven track record of estimating a range of civil projects (excavation, paving, grading, etc).
• Proficient in necessary software is preferred including Excel, Bluebeam (+ HeavyBid,, Bid-To-Win, AGTEK -preferred but not required).
• Excellent communication, client/business development and negotiation abilities.
• Sense of Urgency on submitting complete bids (on time) is absolutely essential.

We offer a very competitive compensation plan with benefits including Annual Bonus, Auto/Phone allowance, 401(k) Retirement with Matching Contribution + PTO/Vacation/Holidays paid.