Senior Construction Estimator

Our client’s Estimating/Preconstruction Department is searching for a focused, professional Construction Senior Estimator with experience in estimating management for the home building and/or commercial construction industry. They are looking for highly competent self-starters who possess strong communication, problem solving and team building skills to Develop/Build & Grow a Precon Estimating Department to it’s full potential.

About the company:

A local (Nashville) single-family Home Builder with a small-company feel but extensive company support staff in place to help with all projects & tasks at any level.

Their company culture exceeds most candidates’ expectations and they strive to provide (not only) the best environment for their team members – but the best product possible for this area at the market price point. They build custom, semi-custom and multifamily homes for the local Mid-Tn area.

Responsibilities

 Assumes the role of Estimating Manager for different internal divisions.

 Leads Department to produce job estimate packages for all developments within the company for all divisions.

 Establishes and monitors budgets and product specifications on all homes built within assigned locations in part through
the approval of labor and material purchase orders.

 Assists Team with any necessary cost analysis, variance and margin reporting.

 Fosters professional relationships with field office personnel in order to maintain strong communication between subs/vendors & the company.

 Prefer individuals with 8+ years’ experience in estimating within the commercial or homebuilding

 Bachelors Degree in Construction, Business, or other related field preferred.

 High level of understanding of Estimating and Preconstruction + Team Development & Management.

 Extensive knowledge of the homebuilding or Commercial Construction process.

 Strong computer skills for Estimating/Preconstruction (Excel, Word, BuilderTrend, OnScreenTakeoff, etc.).

They offer a VERY compensation package including:

 Competitive pay starting at $95-135k+ (Open Negotiation DOE )
 Insurance 100% Paid

— PLUS: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage, Life Insurance
 Vacation – 3 weeks

 Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
 401k plan
 Paid Holiday (7)