Estimator- Concrete

NexGen Contracting • Anderson, SC

18h

About The Position

NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is seeking a skilled Concrete Estimator to join its growing team. NexGen is based in Franklin, Tennessee, and specializes in turnkey project scopes including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. It is integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. Industrial experience is highly preferred.

The Concrete Estimator reviews requests for proposals, performs quantity take-offs and document reviews, develops cost estimates, solicits and evaluates vendor and supplier bids, verifies scopes, prepares proposals, and participates in bid review and pre-award meetings. The role also supports project turnover after award, conducts job walks to assess field conditions that may affect construction or bids, negotiates competitive pricing, and assists the Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Manager as needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The role requires travel of up to 15% of the time, both in-state and out-of-state, and the ability to work extended hours when project schedules or urgent circumstances require. Work occurs frequently in a controlled office environment and occasionally in construction-site conditions, which may include weather exposure, mechanical parts, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, high or precarious places, electrical-shock risk, explosives, and vibration. The job-site noise level is normally moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of cost-estimating experience for successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Ability to work extended hours as required by project schedules or urgent circumstances.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, in-state and out-of-state.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective planning and resource-management skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and CMiC.
• Familiarity with Sage Estimating and Planswift.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs to determine company interest in pursuing the work.
• Complete quantity take-offs and document reviews for cost estimates.
• Solicit bids and proposals from vendors.
• Verify scopes and level bids from vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare proposals and participate in bid review and pre-award meetings.
• Assist with project turnover after award.
• Conduct job walks to observe field conditions that may affect construction activities and potential bids.
• Negotiate bids to obtain competitive pricing from vendors and suppliers.
• Support the Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Manager as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level