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)
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