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Senior Estimator
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AlphaHire
Nashville, TN (In Person)
$163,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Senior Estimator AlphaHire - 5.0 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $148,000 - $178,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Construction specifications Construction risk assessment Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Procurement phase involvement Bidding project phase Construction plans Construction drawing review Cost analysis Estimating construction project budgets Pricing analysis within healthcare industry Construction subcontract management Cost estimate preparation Productivity software Full Job Description We are looking for a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for healthcare and commercial construction projects in a general contractor environment. This is a hands-on estimating role with direct ownership of project pursuit, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, bid strategy, and budget development from concept through turnover to operations. AlphaHire is recruiting on behalf of a client with a strong backlog of healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects throughout the region. This position plays a critical role in securing new work, maintaining estimating accuracy, and supporting continued company growth. Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals for healthcare and commercial construction projects. Perform quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, and pricing analysis using drawings, specifications, and project documents. Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals to develop competitive bids. Identify scope gaps, risk factors, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving recommendations during preconstruction. Collaborate with operations teams to ensure smooth project turnover from estimating to construction. Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, client discussions, and subcontractor outreach efforts. Develop conceptual and schematic estimates for projects in various stages of design development. Maintain accurate historical cost data and support continuous improvement of estimating processes. Assist with bid schedules, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategy for negotiated and hard-bid opportunities. Support leadership with forecasting, budgeting, and preconstruction planning activities. Requirements 8+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction, healthcare construction, or institutional construction. Proven experience preparing estimates for healthcare, medical, hospital, or occupied facility projects. Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and estimating methodologies. Experience developing subcontractor relationships and managing bid solicitation processes. Proficiency with construction estimating software and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to identify project risks, evaluate costs, and provide accurate pricing recommendations. Experience working for a general contractor is required. Residential-only construction experience will not be sufficient for this position. Healthcare construction experience is strongly preferred due to the nature of the project portfolio. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.