Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Bidding, Budgeting, Building Renovation, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Construction, Construction Estimates, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital/Healthcare Construction, Microsoft Excel, Pricing, Project/Program Management, Retirement Plan, Risk Analysis, Schematics, Time Management
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
26 days ago
We are hiring an experienced Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating for healthcare, institutional, and commercial construction projects.
We are specifically looking for someone with a strong general contractor background who has independently estimated hospitals, medical facilities, occupied healthcare renovations, or similarly complex projects.
This is a hands-on role with full ownership of project pursuits from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission and turnover to operations. You will be responsible for estimate accuracy, subcontractor coverage, scope review, risk identification, and competitive bid strategy.
Responsibilities
Lead conceptual, schematic, design-development, GMP, and final bid estimates
Perform and validate quantity takeoffs across architectural, structural, civil, and MEP scopes
Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing, level bids, and confirm complete trade coverage
Develop value-engineering options, bid clarifications, cost-saving recommendations, and proposal documents
Participate in client meetings, site visits, pre-bid discussions, and pursuit strategy reviews
Complete detailed turnover of awarded projects to Project Managers, Superintendents, and operations teams
Requirements
8+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience with a commercial general contractor
Direct experience estimating hospitals, medical facilities, healthcare renovations, or occupied healthcare projects
Proven ability to independently manage an estimate from conceptual budgeting through final proposal
Strong knowledge of subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, trade coverage, general conditions, and construction costs
Ability to identify design gaps, project risks, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities
Proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff platforms, and Microsoft Excel
Strong communication, organization, analytical, and deadline-management skills
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Health insurance and benefits package
Retirement plan options
Paid time off
Additional company-sponsored benefits
Strong backlog of healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects
This position is ideal for a senior estimator who understands healthcare construction, can build complete and competitive bids, and is prepared to take ownership of major project pursuits without heavy oversight.