Estimator-Project Manager I

MAREK•Nashville, TN

12d

About The Position

This role involves a blend of business development, cost estimating, and project management within the commercial construction industry. The individual will learn and apply estimating tools and processes, build relationships with customers, and manage project lifecycles from planning to completion. Key responsibilities include estimating and pricing work orders and change orders, developing project budgets, managing submittals, and ensuring timely billing and collections. The position requires active participation in job site support, documentation, and providing feedback for future project improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.
Progressive experience in the commercial construction industry, preferably in general contracting and/or drywall and interiors.
Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong relationship building skills.
Strong numerical and reasoning skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Field experience or exposure.
Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology (TrueBuilt, Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, Project Management and blueprint collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, etc.).

Responsibilities

Learn industry players, including customers and competitors.
Build rapport with new contacts and develop a network of customer contacts.
Participate in customer meetings, potentially alongside senior representatives.
Learn estimating tools, technology, and approaches for estimating and pricing change orders.
Estimate and provide pricing for work orders and change orders.
Develop a foundation of product knowledge, market structure, and understanding of drawings and specifications related to estimating and pricing changes.
Partner with field leaders and customers to assist in pre-job planning, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging, or manpower issues.
Proactively ask questions when construction documents are not understood.
Develop a fair and achievable budget for labor, material, and equipment in a timely manner.
Submit RFIs, price work orders or change orders, and create submittals.
Solicit competitive proposals and buyout materials, vendors, and subcontractors.
Engage in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings.
Ensure timely billing and collections.
Be regularly present on the job to support the field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues.
Capture, organize, and maintain project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges.
Provide feedback to the project management team throughout the project lifecycle to improve future projects.