Construction Estimator in Nashville

Job Description

A leading Commecial Construction company in the area, is seeking a Lead Estimator for their Nashville location. This is a great opportunity with one of the most desirable GCs in the nation!!

Lead Estimators are responsible for the development of CSI Division and Uniformat estimates and all estimating forms and formats for both the conceptual estimate and final bid. They are responsible to the senior estimator for the development of pricing strategies and specific purchasing methodology for major projects. It is the responsibility of the lead estimator to develop a working relationship with trade partner principals and estimating departments. Lead estimators support the development of conceptual estimates for design-build and guaranteed maximum price projects, as well as help put together bids for design-bid-build projects.

Position Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or 9 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
• Experience in Industrial, Federal, Healthcare, Commercial, & Hospitality is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess good communications skills and be detail oriented. 
• Basic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process.
• Proficiency in computer skills and an awareness of software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.
• Estimate key scopes on major projects and lead estimates on smaller projects. Ensure a complete scope has been captured during the estimating process.
• Develop strategies to gain a bid advantage on their estimates.
• Identify, understand, manage and communicate risk during the procurement process.
• Survey and price all self-performed work items (e.g., concrete, rough carpentry, building specialties).
• Write, issue and manage bid packages.
• Conduct estimate reviews on smaller projects for executive management.
• Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients.
• Mentor and train estimators.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please send your resume to me at: evie.rahier@gogpac.com 

I will look forward to it!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.