Senior IMP Construction Estimator — Commercial/Industrial

AlphaGov; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team in Nashville, TN. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects involving Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) systems, reviewing drawings and performing quantity takeoffs.

The role requires independent management of the estimating process, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop final bid proposals.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of construction estimating experience, with 3-5 years of direct IMP estimating experience preferred.
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete construction estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and submit competitive bids.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing, mission-critical facilities, or industrial construction projects is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Hands-on experience calculating labor, material, equipment, and installation costs for commercial or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel or comparable estimating tools.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects involving IMP systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope, material requirements, and installation details.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and installation costs.
• Develop comprehensive bid proposals outlining pricing, scope inclusions, exclusions, and project assumptions.
• Identify scope gaps, potential cost risks, and project-specific requirements that could affect estimate accuracy or profitability.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations to verify material costs and maintain competitive pricing.
• Coordinate with general contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to clarify project requirements and resolve estimating questions.
• Maintain organized estimating records, cost breakdowns, and bid documentation while meeting submission deadlines.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project drawings and specifications.

Skills

IMP estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Ownership of process

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team in Nashville, TN. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects involving Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) systems, reviewing drawings and performing quantity takeoffs.

The role requires independent management of the estimating process, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop final bid proposals.