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General Construction Estimator

  2026-03-03     Lane Valente Industries     Knoxville,TN  
Description:

General Construction Estimator

Lane Valente Industries is a retail, construction, facilities maintenance, and project management company, and is looking for a highly motivated, responsible candidate for a full-time position for a General Construction Estimator.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares budget estimates and detailed take offs for construction bids and request for proposals (RFP) 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 location, if required.
  • Familiar with electric vehicle infrastructure projects is a plus.
  • Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong math skills
  • Ability to navigate specifications and plans
  • Proficient in utilizing software to perform detailed takeoffs
  • 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 generous company match


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