Construction Estimator - Insulated Metal Panels (IMP)

This role supports our projects in advanced manufacturing, mission-critical facilities, and industrial construction markets. Candidates based in Knoxville or East Tennessee are preferred, but remote work or relocation may be considered for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

* Prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial and industrial projects involving Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) systems.
* Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope, material requirements, and installation details.
* Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and installation costs.
* Develop comprehensive bid proposals outlining pricing, scope inclusions, exclusions, and project assumptions.
* Identify scope gaps, potential cost risks, and project-specific requirements that could affect estimate accuracy or profitability.
* Request and evaluate supplier quotations to verify material costs and maintain competitive pricing.
* Coordinate with general contractors, suppliers, and our internal teams to clarify project requirements and resolve estimating questions.
* Maintain organized estimating records, cost breakdowns, and bid documentation while meeting submission deadlines.
* Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project drawings and specifications.

Requirements

* 3–7 years of construction estimating experience, with 3–5 years of direct Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) estimating experience strongly preferred.
* Proven ability to independently prepare complete construction estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and submit competitive bids.
* Experience with advanced manufacturing, mission-critical facilities, or industrial construction projects is preferred.
* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and bid documents.
* Hands-on experience calculating labor, material, equipment, and installation costs for commercial or industrial projects.
* Familiarity with construction estimating software and Microsoft Excel or comparable estimating tools.
* Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ownership of the estimating process. Candidates with experience limited to project coordination, material ordering, or estimating assistance will not be a strong fit.

Benefits

* Salary: $75,000–$105,000 annually, depending on experience.
* Health insurance.
* Retirement plan options.
* Paid time off.
* Additional company-sponsored benefits.