Senior Estimator (Nashville, TN)

Nashville, Tennessee Permanent USD110,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
An established employee-owned general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects. This role offers significant exposure to executive leadership, operations teams, and clients while playing a critical role in securing future business and driving project success.
  • Employee-owned culture focused on growth and collaboration.
  • Broad project exposure supporting continuous career growth.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned commercial construction contractor with decades of success delivering complex projects throughout the Southeast. The organization specializes in commercial, industrial, institutional, logistics, manufacturing, and renovation projects and has built an outstanding reputation through client relationships, quality execution, and employee development.

Job Description

The Senior Estimator will report to executive preconstruction leadership and be responsible for developing conceptual through final estimates for commercial construction projects.

  • Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and final project estimates
  • Lead quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, and bid package development
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and project risks
  • Collaborate with operations teams during handoff and project planning
  • Participate in client presentations and preconstruction meetings
  • Support business development efforts by delivering competitive, accurate proposals

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

For the Senior Estimator we are seeking:

  • 7+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction
  • Experience pricing commercial, industrial, institutional, or manufacturing projects
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and cost controls
  • Experience leading estimates through multiple stages of design
  • Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Sage Estimating, ProEst, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, or similar platforms
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
  • Experience with design-build and construction management delivery methods is preferred
  • Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor junior estimating professionals

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Employee ownership benefits
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings program
  • Career advancement into preconstruction leadership
  • Opportunity to work for a financially stable contractor with a strong reputation and consistent project pipeline

Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Braelyn Rhodes
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7138807

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Public Sector
Where
Nashville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Braelyn Rhodes
Job Reference
JN-112026-7138807
 

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