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Construction Estimator – Lead Cost Evaluation and Bid Strategy for Premier Commercial and Federal Projects

Job Overview

• Company: Romach General Contractors
• Salary/Pay Rate: $90,000 to $105,000 per year (Based on experience) plus Performance Based Bonus
• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Federal
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a critical pre-construction leader, driving the accurate financial planning and structural scope coverage for high-stakes commercial and federal builds. This role grants you direct access to executive ownership for continuous support while managing vital regional and national vendor partnerships. You will have the autonomy to shape competitive bid strategies within an established corporation that maintains a supportive, close-knit small business culture.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Analyze complex project drawings and technical specifications to build comprehensive, highly accurate cost estimates.
• Develop detailed material quantity take-offs, comprehensive labor breakdowns, and exact equipment pricing matrices.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate competitive subcontractor bids to secure full scope coverage at optimal price points.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and engineers to align pre-construction budgets with structural timelines.
• Track historical cost data and utilize market condition analytics to maximize long-term estimating efficiency.
• Identify hidden pre-construction liabilities, municipal permit fees, and utility utility expenses prior to bid submission.
• Target future business pipelines by establishing direct relationships with developers and owners during early planning phases.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of dedicated estimating experience specifically within the commercial construction sector.
• Proven proficiency in interpreting blueprints, industrial drawings, architectural specifications, and contract documents.
• Demonstrated capability to communicate technical project scopes to subcontractors, suppliers, and external design teams.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and risk-management skills paired with precise attention to project details.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
• Prior experience estimating for federal, government, or specialized industrial infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing digital takeoff software and modern construction estimating platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay cycle paired with annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring structured company matching contributions.
• Corporate profit sharing opportunities to reward dedicated long-term organizational growth.
• Comprehensive health package encompassing medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Health Savings Account options alongside company-sponsored life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave covering both maternity and paternity needs for growing families.
• Complete tech package providing a corporate smartphone or tablet for seamless operations.
• Employer-provided safety equipment and access to continuous professional training and certifications.
• Regular company events designed to foster internal networking and team cohesion.

About Us

Romach General Contractors is a trusted name in commercial, industrial, and federal construction, operating with a culture rooted in professional growth and personal accountability. We pride ourselves on the genuine relationships we build with our employees, ensuring company owners are always available to offer direct guidance and support. We blend the robust salaries and comprehensive benefits of a large corporation with the collaborative, accessible environment of a small business.

Romach General Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.