Estimator - Heavy Civil

Garney Construction•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Garney is hiring a full-time, salaried Estimator to join its growing Estimating Team. The role focuses on estimating water and wastewater treatment projects. Candidates should have prior construction estimating experience, preferably in water, wastewater, or industrial markets, with experience in heavy civil earthwork, cast-in-place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above-grade process piping systems. Experience estimating at-risk self-performing contracts is preferred over construction manager at-risk delivery methods. The Estimator prepares detailed takeoffs and cost estimates, reviews project documents, analyzes cost factors, solicits subcontractor and supplier proposals, and may develop conceptual estimates from limited information. The role also contributes to value engineering, risk and contingency analysis, business relationships, and communication of bid information to field operations before construction. This position includes full benefits and participation in Garney’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Applicants may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check.

Requirements

At least 2 years of construction estimating experience.
Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and understanding specifications.
Ability to review takeoff quantities for accuracy and review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.
Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience working in collaborative environments.

Nice To Haves

Estimating experience in water, wastewater, or industrial markets.
Proven experience estimating heavy civil earthwork, cast-in-place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above-grade process piping systems.
Experience estimating at-risk self-performing contracts; preferred over construction manager at-risk delivery methods.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or business administration, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects.
Review project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda completely and accurately.
Analyze and compile estimate data affecting labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other costs.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals.
Develop and maintain business relationships with small businesses, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Provide input on value engineering.
Prepare conceptual estimates from limited information, including assumptions and clarifications.
Prepare contingency and risk analyses for estimates and pre-reviews.
Communicate estimate and bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to support understanding of project scope and critical construction means and methods.
Review takeoff quantities for accuracy and review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.

Benefits

Full benefits.
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with company stock shares at no cost starting on the first day.
Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with $0 premiums.
Virtual doctor visits with no copay.
401(k) plan with a 3.5% match.
Student loan resources.
Weekly paychecks.
Paid time off.
Eight paid holidays.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with lump-sum and matching contributions.
Free life insurance and disability policy.
Free access to healthcare coordinators.
No-cost counseling sessions with mental health professionals.
No-cost access to legal and financial professional consultations.
Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more.
50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store.