# Senior Estimator

**Company:** [AlphaHire](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qTKMeatvbaN7e4oCC4V8kB.md)
**Location:** Nashville, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## 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.

## Benefits

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, performance-based bonus opportunities, and other company-sponsored programs.