Chief Estimator- Concrete Division

Why NexGen?

NexGen Contracting, the self‑perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade‑specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self‑perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, Gray focuses on markets such as Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables one‑of‑a‑kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to sophisticated organizations. The company’s people—driven by passion, commitment, and team spirit—define its success.

Position Summary

The Chief Estimator is responsible for managing the overall bid process for estimating concrete projects assigned to the Concrete Division. This role oversees the pre‑proposal and proposal cycles, prepares detailed cost estimates, and collaborates with multiple internal teams to develop comprehensive bid strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bid process for concrete projects, from pre‑proposal through proposal submission.
• Prepare detailed estimates that include labor, equipment, and material fabrication costs.
• Maintain Building Connected bid invitations, create bid invites for vendors and suppliers, and update bid information.
• Submit proposals through Building Connected or other required portals.
• Collaborate with the Business Unit Leader, General Superintendent, Safety Department, and Quality Manager to develop bid strategies, assess resource availability, and address safety and quality requirements.
• Update bid logs in Mondays.com, Steel Division folders, Excel bid status logs, and other required documentation.
• Apply knowledge of erection requirements and procedures to estimate costs related to crane selection, rigging, bracing, and general structural erection.
• Travel to project sites for pre‑construction and construction visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or a minimum of ten years’ experience in the construction industry with at least five years in commercial concrete.
• Knowledge of design principles and engineering specifications related to concrete.
• Familiarity with local building codes and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and other technical documents.
• Understanding of basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Proficiency with concrete design and estimation software (e.g., Tekla, E‑Takeoff, Sage, Stack).
• Experience with construction scheduling.
• Strong independent work ethic with minimal supervision required.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset to ensure accuracy and efficiency across project teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for pre‑construction and construction visits.
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and passionate about teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The role requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms, reaching, and verbal communication. Regular climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching is expected. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lb and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lb. Vision requirements include accurate near and distant sight. Work is primarily in a normal office environment with moderate noise and controlled temperature/humidity, but may also involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, mechanical parts, outdoor weather, high or precarious places, fumes, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, explosives, and vibrations. Overtime and travel are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may have supervisory responsibilities over other estimator roles.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.