Senior Pre-Construction Manager: Strategic Estimator Lead

Elmington-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, takeoffs, and bid management across residential and commercial projects. You will coordinate with design teams, prepare detailed cost plans, and ensure alignment with owner intent and contract terms.

The role requires leadership of a 1-3 estimator team, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple bids while maintaining schedule and budget integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in estimating or project management.
• Proficient with blueprint reading and document interpretation for all design disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multiple bids and teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear takeoffs and estimates for all CSI divisions.
• Audit estimates for contract alignment and cost impacts.
• Coordinate with design teams to align owner intent with pricing and scope.
• Lead pre-bid conferences and manage bid invitations to subs/vendors.
• Assemble complete estimates and transfer to budgets.

Skills

Takeoff & estimates

Bid management

Team leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Education

4-year construction/engineering degree

Tools

Planswift

Bluebeam

Excel

Procore

Job description

Elmington Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, takeoffs, and bid management across residential and commercial projects. You will coordinate with design teams, prepare detailed cost plans, and ensure alignment with owner intent and contract terms.

The role requires leadership of a 1-3 estimator team, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple bids while maintaining schedule and budget integrity.