Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
Federal Energy & Infrastructure Projects
Job Type: Contract (W2)
Start Date: March 30, 2026
End Date: November 28, 2026 (with potential for extension)
Job Location: Knoxville, TN (onsite role that also includes up to 25% travel)
Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day (standard business hours)
Compensation: $54.00 to $60.00 per hour
Overview: Our construction services client's federal construction team is seeking a (bilingual) Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator to support large-scale federal energy and infrastructure projects. This role will lead pre-construction planning, MEP estimating, bid development, and subcontractor procurement for complex Army construction work, including a major project in Puerto Rico. They're ideally looking for a seasoned estimator with deep mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) experience who can support projects from development through bidding, evaluation, and award.
What You’ll Do:
• Develop Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) and ROM estimates across all design phases
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and MEP estimating
• Prepare pricing packages for RFP/RFQ submissions
• Source, qualify, and evaluate subcontractor bids
• Support bid leveling, negotiations, and award recommendations
• Coordinate with engineering, development, utilities, and construction teams
• Facilitate pre-bid walks and support proposal compliance
What You Bring:
• High school diploma (or GED) required; bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Fluent Spanish and English
• 8+ years of industrial/commercial pre-construction and estimating experience
• Strong MEP estimating background (mechanical, electrical, controls)
• Proficiency with RSMeans and industry estimating tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment
• Experience supporting federal or public-sector construction projects (preferred)