Senior IMP Estimator: Complex Bids & Pricing

AlphaX; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Company-sponsored programs

Job summary

AlphaHire is assisting a client in the United States seeking a Senior Estimator to lead complex estimating efforts for Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) projects within a specialty construction contracting environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of direct estimating experience, strong IMP knowledge, and the ability to independently assess scope, pricing, and risk from bid review through final proposal submission. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct construction estimating or closely related project management experience, with strong preference for substantial IMP estimating experience.
• Proven track record preparing and owning complex estimates and competitive bids for Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) projects.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing, mission-critical facilities, or industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) projects.
• Review complex construction drawings, specifications, and bid packages to establish scope, installation requirements, and project costs.
• Oversee detailed quantity takeoffs and develop comprehensive labor, material, equipment, and installation cost calculations.
• Evaluate project requirements, identify scope gaps, and assess cost exposures that could affect bid accuracy and profitability.
• Analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations to validate pricing, identify discrepancies, and support competitive bid development.
• Develop complete bid proposals with clearly defined scope inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and pricing details.
• Collaborate with general contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical questions and confirm project requirements.
• Establish and maintain consistent estimating documentation, pricing records, and bid review processes.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and commercial competitiveness before final submission.
• Provide estimating guidance and technical input on complex IMP projects, supporting sound pricing decisions and successful project acquisition.
• Knoxville or East Tennessee location preferred; relocation or remote work may be considered.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial judgment

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Construction estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AlphaHire is assisting a client in the United States seeking a Senior Estimator to lead complex estimating efforts for Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) projects within a specialty construction contracting environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of direct estimating experience, strong IMP knowledge, and the ability to independently assess scope, pricing, and risk from bid review through final proposal submission. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 annually.