Senior Estimator

Turner Construction•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the preparation of detailed project estimates, budgets, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals. Incorporate value engineering, alternative studies, and constructability reviews to ensure complete, accurate, and fully supported deliverables using tools including WinEst, Sage Estimating, and Bluebeam. Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams during preconstruction to review design documents, coordinate Target Value Design (TVD), and facilitate constructability input using platforms including Revit, Assemble Systems, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Manage the preparation and distribution of bid packages, coordinate trade partner bid lists, and ensure comprehensive scope coverage and competitive pricing through BuildingConnected and SmartBid platforms. Perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing studies across major building systems utilizing Revit, OST, Tekla Structures, Google SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Dynamo, while referencing industry-standard cost databases including RSMeans and Gordian. Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows, including model-based quantity extraction, visualization, and clash detection using Revit, Navisworks Manage, and Assemble Systems to enhance estimate accuracy and project planning. Prepare complete GMP and Lump Sum proposal documentation in accordance with project contracts. Integrate scheduling inputs through Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to align cost and schedule deliverables. Conduct detailed site evaluations using 360° imaging and LiDAR technology (FARO scanners) to document existing conditions, integrate findings into project scopes, and adjust estimates accordingly. Coordinate closely with project management and operations teams to develop early logistics plans, site phasing diagrams, and staging strategies, utilizing visual planning tools including Synchro 4D. Maintain and manage project Budget Control Reports (BCRs) throughout each phase, track cost variances, identify cost trends, and provide proactive recommendations for value engineering using Procore and internal cost management systems. Lead or participate actively in Lump Sum bidding efforts, ensuring submission accuracy, subcontractor coverage, and responsiveness through platforms including BidMatrix and BuildingConnected. Mentor and guide the estimating team in technical development, manage recruitment and onboarding processes, and facilitate continuous learning initiatives through enterprise talent systems including SAP SuccessFactors or Workday. Develop and maintain strong client, design team, and trade partner relationships to support collaboration, project success, and long-term business growth opportunities. Research and propose alternative materials, systems, and construction methods to align design vision and budget goals, utilizing platforms including SpecLink, MasterSpec, and direct manufacturer engagement. Support early project planning and design decisions by performing life cycle cost analysis and sustainability evaluations using tools including One Click LCA, Sefaira, and Autodesk Insight. Collaborate with design and client teams to review and refine project scope, recommending cost-effective alternates that maintain design integrity, using estimating tools including PlanSwift, CostX, RSMeans, and Bluebeam.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies and 5 years of experience in job offered or 5 years of experience in the Related Occupation.
Produced schematic design, design development, and construction documentation packages, ensuring technical accuracy, code compliance, constructability, and alignment with client design intent using Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Developed coordinated Revit models integrated with structural, MEP, and civil disciplines, supporting clash detection, quantity take-offs, early-stage cost analysis, and visualization for design communication using Revit, Navisworks Manage, and Enscape.
Led conceptual massing, site planning, and zoning analyses using SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Dynamo, producing visualizations and graphics to support design direction, entitlement strategies, and feasibility assessments.
Collaborated with engineering consultants to deliver coordinated documents, integrating structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems using BIM platforms to ensure interdisciplinary design.
Prepared detailed construction drawings aligned with industry standards, ensuring interdisciplinary consistency, constructability, and permitting compliance across all project phases.
Assisted in managing design schedules, tracking milestones, and coordinating consultant deliverables using Microsoft Project to maintain alignment with construction timelines.
Researched alternative materials, assemblies, and building systems through manufacturer databases to support technical specification development, sustainability objectives, and preliminary cost alignment.
Prepared and coordinated construction documentation packages in compliance with AIA standards (A201, A101), ensuring scope clarity, GMP alignment, trade coordination, and owner contract compliance.
Provided construction-phase services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and field clarifications, maintaining design integrity, quality assurance, and schedule adherence through Procore.
Collaborated proactively with clients, consultants, and contractor teams throughout all project phases to ensure alignment of project scope, design quality, budget targets, and construction execution strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of detailed project estimates, budgets, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams during preconstruction to review design documents, coordinate Target Value Design (TVD), and facilitate constructability input.
Manage the preparation and distribution of bid packages, coordinate trade partner bid lists, and ensure comprehensive scope coverage and competitive pricing.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing studies across major building systems.
Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows, including model-based quantity extraction, visualization, and clash detection.
Prepare complete GMP and Lump Sum proposal documentation in accordance with project contracts.
Conduct detailed site evaluations using 360° imaging and LiDAR technology (FARO scanners) to document existing conditions, integrate findings into project scopes, and adjust estimates accordingly.
Coordinate closely with project management and operations teams to develop early logistics plans, site phasing diagrams, and staging strategies.
Maintain and manage project Budget Control Reports (BCRs) throughout each phase, track cost variances, identify cost trends, and provide proactive recommendations for value engineering.
Lead or participate actively in Lump Sum bidding efforts, ensuring submission accuracy, subcontractor coverage, and responsiveness.
Mentor and guide the estimating team in technical development, manage recruitment and onboarding processes, and facilitate continuous learning initiatives.
Develop and maintain strong client, design team, and trade partner relationships to support collaboration, project success, and long-term business growth opportunities.
Research and propose alternative materials, systems, and construction methods to align design vision and budget goals.
Support early project planning and design decisions by performing life cycle cost analysis and sustainability evaluations.
Collaborate with design and client teams to review and refine project scope, recommending cost-effective alternates that maintain design integrity.