Senior IMP Estimator - Own the Bid Process

AlphaX; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; 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

AlphaX is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects featuring Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) systems. The ideal candidate will own estimating from drawings and takeoffs to final bid proposals.

Candidates in Knoxville or East Tennessee preferred; remote work or relocation may be considered for highly qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of construction estimating experience, with 3-5 years of direct IMP estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and submit competitive bids.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing, mission-critical, or industrial construction projects 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 tools.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Please Note: candidates must demonstrate full ownership of the estimating process. Experience limited to project coordination, material ordering, or estimating assistance will not be a strong fit.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Ownership of estimating process

Education

Construction estimating experience

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

AlphaX is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects featuring Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) systems. The ideal candidate will own estimating from drawings and takeoffs to final bid proposals.

Candidates in Knoxville or East Tennessee preferred; remote work or relocation may be considered for highly qualified applicants.