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Senior Estimator - Ground Up Construction

Nashville, Tennessee Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Estimator opportunity is with a longstanding client of ours of 10+ years and offers the chance to lead conceptual estimating and preconstruction efforts on large-scale commercial projects. The ideal candidate will be capable of independently driving pursuits from early budgeting through GMP, while collaborating with clients, trade partners, architects, and operations teams in a highly visible role with strong compensation, bonus potential, and employee ownership.
  • Organization has excellent client growth which is driving this need
  • People first culture has created long tenured employees

About Our Client

With more than three decades of experience in Tennessee, this employee-owned general contractor delivers construction services across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, corporate, industrial, institutional, senior living, and mixed-use developments. The company emphasizes innovation, integrity, employee ownership, and strong community involvement while maintaining a significant presence throughout Middle Tennessee.

Job Description

  • Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define the scope of work.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
  • Request, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing for complete bid coverage.
  • Identify cost drivers, bid assumptions, and scope gaps to support accurate pricing decisions.
  • Develop bid proposals that clearly reflect project requirements and estimate details.
  • Coordinate with Construction team members to confirm project scope and pricing inputs.
  • Update estimates as project documents, quantities, or pricing information change.
  • Maintain organized estimating records to support bid reviews and future project planning.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Estimator should have:

  • Experience preparing detailed construction cost estimates.
  • Experience with commercial projects exceeding $20M+ in value.
  • Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and project bid documents.
  • Ability to assess labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
  • Experience gathering and comparing supplier and subcontractor pricing.
  • Ability to identify scope gaps, assumptions, and cost risks within estimates.
  • Experience preparing clear bid proposals and estimate documentation.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Senior Estimator position in Nashville.
  • Salary of $120,000 to $140,000.
  • Strong preconstruction team.
  • ESOP benefits.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Robert Sicilia
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7138147

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Nashville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Robert Sicilia
Job Reference
JN-102026-7138147
 

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