Chief Estimator- Concrete Division

Company Overview

NexGen Contracting, the self‑perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN and specializes in turnkey project scopes including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor, offering supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to carry projects from start to finish.

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider rooted in engineering, design, construction, smart manufacturing, and equipment manufacturing. The company serves domestic and international customers in markets such as Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Position Summary

The Chief Estimator is responsible for managing the overall bid process for estimating concrete projects assigned to the Concrete Division, pursuing projects through pre‑proposal and proposal cycles, and preparing detailed estimates that include labor, equipment, and material fabrication costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall bid process for concrete projects within the Concrete Division.
• Pursue projects throughout their pre‑proposal and proposal cycles.
• Prepare detailed estimates of concrete projects, covering labor, equipment, and material fabrication costs.
• Maintain Building Connected bid invitations, create bid invites to vendors & suppliers, update bid information, and 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, manage vendor relationships, and address safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Update bid logs in Mondays.com, Steel Division folders, Bid Status log in Excel, and other required documentation.
• Apply knowledge of erection requirements and procedures to provide accurate cost estimates for crane selection, rigging, bracing, and general erection of structural and miscellaneous steel.
• 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’ construction experience combined with at least five years in the commercial concrete industry.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Team‑oriented attitude with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and passionate about collaboration and professional development.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites for pre‑construction and construction visits.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms, reaching, and talking/hearing.
• Regular climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequent lifting/moving of up to 25 lb; occasional lifting/moving of up to 100 lb.
• Accurate near and distant vision required.
• Work primarily in a normal office environment with moderate noise and controlled temperature/humidity.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outdoor weather.
• Potential exposure to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, explosives, and vibrations.
• Job‑site noise level typically moderate to loud.
• Overtime and travel are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise Estimator roles.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.