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Build Winning Bids - Join Nationwide Turf Installation, Inc. as a Construction Estimator!

Position Title: Construction Estimator

Company Name: Nationwide Turf Installation, Inc.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000.00 per year + Year-End Bonus (based on performance)

Industry: Commercial Construction Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Primary Work Location: Onsite - St. Louis, MO

Job Overview

Nationwide Turf Installation, Inc. is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our growing Project Management team in St. Louis, MO. This critical role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil construction, underground utilities, and concrete work within the exciting Athletic Sports Construction industry.

You'll play a vital part in ensuring project success - from detailed quantity take-offs to vendor negotiations and bid preparation. The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of construction estimating experience and/or CAD experience, along with a keen eye for detail and strong collaboration skills.

Who We Are

Nationwide Turf Installation, Inc. is a national leader in commercial sports construction services, proudly serving clients through our parent company, Nationwide Sports Construction.

We run on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and hire based on our values:

We Own It

We Are Grounded

We Stay True

We Win Together

We are passionate about building world-class sports facilities - stadiums, fields, courts, and more - and delivering excellence in every project.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Perform precise quantity take-offs from construction drawings, grading plans, and technical specifications.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotes for materials and services.
• Analyze project documents to determine accurate time, cost, labor, and material estimates.
• Prepare and present comprehensive cost summaries and bid packages.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Field Operations to ensure seamless handoff from preconstruction to project execution.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry pricing, construction trends, and market conditions.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and proposal quality.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction estimating experience (civil, concrete, or utilities preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Windows OS.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• CAD experience is a plus (preferred).
• Associates Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
  
  

Benefits

• Compensation & Financial Benefits:
• Year-End Bonus opportunity (based on performance)
• 401(k) plan (available after 1 year of employment)
• Health & Wellness:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (50% employer-covered)
• Employer-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Work-Life Balance:
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick)
• Career Development:
• Paid Training and Certifications
• Unique Perks:
• Annual Trips and Company Outings
• Company Events
  

Work Schedule

• Full-Time, Onsite
• Monday through Friday
  
  

Work Location:

Onsite at St. Louis, MO office - Project Management HQ for Nationwide Sports Construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nationwide Turf Installation, Inc. fosters a family-like, inclusive workplace where every employee is valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ready to put your estimating skills to work on high-impact sports construction projects? Apply today and join the Nationwide Turf Installation, Inc. team! ?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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