Construction Estimator Position

4 weeks ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Lane Valente Industries Full time
Job Title: General Construction Estimator

About the Role:
Lane Valente Industries is a leading international construction and facility maintenance company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. We have a strong in-house group of field technicians that services top U.S. corporations and are supported by top-notch managers in our offices.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and responsible candidate for a full-time position as a General Construction Estimator. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing budget estimates and detailed take-offs for construction bids and request for proposals (RFPs) by reviewing and studying plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepares budget estimates and detailed take-offs for construction bids and RFPs by reviewing and studying plans and specifications.
  • Evaluates and qualifies subcontractor quotes to ensure their scope of work is comprehensive, competitive, and in accordance with the bid documents.
  • Resolves cost differences by analyzing quotes along with historical pricing data.
  • Writes, presents, and submits budgets, bids, and RFP responses to senior management and clients.
  • Works closely with architects/engineers (A/E) and other professionals: responsible for preparing and submitting requests for information to the A/E's.
  • Prepares general construction schedules based on scope of work in bids/RFPs.
  • Schedules meetings with subcontractors to review and qualify quotes.
  • Attends pre-bid meetings and travels to project locations, if required.
  • Familiar with electric vehicle infrastructure projects is a plus.
  • Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment.


Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Strong math skills.
  • Ability to navigate specifications and plans.
  • Proficient in utilizing software to perform detailed take-offs.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.
  • Knowledge of the latest building codes.
  • Detailed-oriented.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.


Benefits Offered:

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Paid vacations.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.


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