Preconstruction Estimator - Multifamily Construction - Nashville,TN

Estimator (OR Senior Estimator) For Multifamily Construction Company in Nashville / Brentwood, TN

This Multifamily General Construction Company is a local Nashville TN construction manager, general contractor and design-builder with a 40+ year track record of proven success. We believe in growth and invest in career planning & development to lead construction innovation within the industry.

They specialize in multifamily new developments in the student-housing, garden-style, podium wrap & mid-rise structure. Many of these projects exceed $40Million in value and they are looking for an estimator that can work through all stages of construction from concept to workable plans & bid package.

Their estimating process works through the entire preconstruction stages from project concept & plans review, quantity take-offs, subcontractor and supplier solicitation, qualification of scopes, to final pricing review with clients.

The Company is currently seeking an Estimator to join the estimating team at our Nashville office. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to;

The Senior Estimator will:

• Lead the bid process including risk assessment, quantity surveying, self-performance pricing, scheduling, bid solicitation, subcontractor scope coordination and final bid assembly.
• Lead the efforts to Estimate Multifamily New-Construction projects to successful completion.
• Management of estimating team to achieve company goal
• Train and support project team members with tasks you assign them.
• Coordinate efforts with Operations and other estimators to deliver final products to our clients.
• Provide cost expertise to our clients and design team members to assist in making decisions.

As an Estimator you would :

• Effectively and efficiently communicate with sub/suppliers for purposes of qualifying proposals, producing VE and RFIs
• Perform schematic, design development and construction document estimates for our Construction Management projects. This includes budgeting all scopes of work, value analysis of current design, communication with and presentation to Owner and design team.
• Review and understand all bid documents (drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, etc.)
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Generate RFIs and pricing lists

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Estimating experience within multifamily new-construction developments
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Vast knowledge of the stick-framing apartment estimating process via the Estimating role.
• Knowledge of (Wood-Framed & Multifamily) construction processes/delivery methods
• Skilled in Estimating programs (& Onscreen Take-off, SmartBid and Sage Estimating knowledge is a plus)
• Sheerwall experience preferred

The ideal candidate must have a strong record of successful bidding and/or estimating multifamily construction projects that include:

• Market rate garden style, wrap/mid-rise, student housing, and HUD developments.
• Experience with complex projects that include elevated concrete podiums, pre-cast and cast in place parking structures.
• Intricate and unique sitework packages
• Schedule driven work environment.

The company provides an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.

If you would like to join the team and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career, please email us a copy of your resume and references for us to begin the process of communicating with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce (Minority/Female/ Veterans/Disabled) .