Senior Estimator — Preconstruction Leader

Cerris Systems; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Systems in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Construction Estimator to analyze blueprints, specs, and proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for construction projects. You will interact with vendors and prepare full estimating services for bids.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, plan review, bid preparation, and using estimating software to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Detail understanding of mechanical systems and codes.
• Proficiency in estimating and CRM software.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal scope review to determine contents of the estimate.
• Perform quantity take-offs per plans and specifications.
• Review and understand plans and specifications for each project.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning and bidding.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier bids and interface with representatives.

Skills

Estimating

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Cerris Systems in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Construction Estimator to analyze blueprints, specs, and proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for construction projects. You will interact with vendors and prepare full estimating services for bids.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, plan review, bid preparation, and using estimating software to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.