Project Estimator - Knoxville, TN

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success!

We re currently seeking a highly motivated Project Estimator located in Knoxville, TN.

Overview:

Project Estimators are routinely responsible for and experienced in the development of CSI Division and Uniformat estimates and all estimating forms and formats for both the conceptual estimate and final bid. The position is also responsible for and has significant experience with the development of pricing strategies and specific purchasing methodology for major projects. It is the responsibility of the project estimator to develop a working relationship with trade partner principals and estimating departments. Project estimators support the development of conceptual estimates for design-build and guaranteed maximum price projects and lead procurements for more complicated projects.

Required Education:

• Bachelor s degree in a related field

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities.

• Eight (8+) years of experience and/or a combination of education and experience
• Department of Energy Experience
• Conceptual & GMP Estimating experience

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.
• Estimate key scopes on more complicated projects to ensure the complete scope is captured during the estimating process.
• Develop and execute strategies to gain a bid advantage on their delegated scopes and more complicated project estimates.
• Identify, understand, manage, and communicate risk during the procurement process.
• Survey and price more complicated self-performed work items
• Develop bid package strategy and the bid schedule independently on more complicated projects.
• Draft, issue, and manage bid packages on more complicated projects as well as be able to support the senior estimator with this effort.
• Purchase scopes and draft associated subcontracts.
• Lead a team of estimators on more complicated project procurements.
• Facilitate estimate reviews on projects for executive management.
• Facilitate the communication of estimate scope and pricing to clients.
• Participate in staff development and reviews of estimators and lead estimators.
• Proficient in estimating software, formats and procedures.
• Assist in converting project estimates into project financial status reports, cost controls and labor recaps.

Salary:

• $41.35 per hour

Bonus Pay:

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management s discretion.

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.