Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Overview

Estimator - Architectural Facade Systems
Knoxville, TN

Blair Image Elements is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to support our architectural façade and exterior envelope projects for regional, national, and international clients. This role focuses on document-driven scope review, quantity takeoffs, pricing coordination, and bid execution for commercial construction projects. This is an in-office position that requires the ability to commute to our Knoxville office. It may develop into a part time remote position upon adequate training and experience.

Blair Image Elements is a leading provider of signage and branding solutions, delivering comprehensive services to well-known regional, national, and international clients across a diverse range of markets and industries.

We Build Brands. You Build Your Career.

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for developing accurate, complete, and well-documented estimates from architectural and engineering documents.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify complete scopes of work.
• Performing quantity takeoffs and material quantification from elevations, wall sections, and details.
• Interpreting construction documents to identify scope gaps, alternates, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Soliciting, reviewing, and leveling pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Managing follow-up with vendors to ensure complete and timely pricing input.
• Preparing detailed estimate breakdowns reflecting evolving material selections.
• Reviewing contract scopes and associated pricing for accuracy and alignment.
• Managing bid schedules and ensuring timely, compliant bid submissions.
• Assisting with scope clarification, negotiations, and change pricing as required.
• Providing a clean and organized handoff of estimates, drawings, assumptions, and scope information to the project management team.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction estimating or a related construction role.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Experience scaling drawings and performing accurate quantity takeoffs.
• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software.
• Familiarity with commercial construction materials and building systems.
• Working knowledge of project management and basic accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience working with construction project management software.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with incomplete information and develop clear, defensible scopes of work.
• A disciplined, detail-driven approach to estimating.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

At Blair Image Elements, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our team. Employees enjoy Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Medicine Insurance, along with the option to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). We provide a Retirement Plan to help secure your future and offer free life insurance for all employees, with the opportunity to add additional coverage at group rates.

Our paid time off (PTO) policy allows up to 5 weeks of vacation annually, depending on your length of service, and we also offer a Gainsharing Program with quarterly bonuses based on company performance and your tenure. For those welcoming a new addition to their family, we provide 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

We support your continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement program and reward employee milestones with Anniversary Bonuses. With our Pay on Demand option through a payroll app, you can access your wages before payday. Employees also have access to a Loan Program through a local Credit Union and receive free Company Logo Uniforms and Products annually, along with a Company-funded protective footwear program.

At Blair, we also cultivate a supportive company culture. Flexible work schedules promote a healthier work-life balance, and we host annual events like an Employee Picnic and Holiday Party to foster camaraderie. Our Blair Cares committee, run by employees, raises funds to assist fellow team members in need. We also participate in community sponsorship and donation programs and offer the Blair Scholarship to help further education.

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Blair Image Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drugs and Alcohol - We have the following policies in place:
Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion and CDL Driver Testing as well as Random Screening.