Estimator, Construction

Added - 07/29/26 Estimator Other Spring City , TN | Requisition

Day & Zimmermann is currently seeking an Estimator for full-time, long-term onsite position at TVA Watts Bar Nuclear in Spring City, TN.

Responsible for performing all aspects of estimating. Maintain selective estimating input to projects (change control) and interface with certain clients on estimating needs. At this level, minimal supervision is received and the individual , in turn, may provide some technical guidance to less experienced estimating personnel.

• Provide support and guidance for site Estimating personnel.
• Perform detailed quantity take off's from drawings.
• Assist with and troubleshoot field estimating issues.
• Produces total project cost estimates for client to support their allocation of budgets for expenses and capital projects.
• Determines labor hours and dollars for engineering, procurement, maintenance, modifications, and construction activities.
• Work with database on applying unit rates to direct work activities and interface with construction /operations on applying productivity factors and input on indirect construction/operations costs.

Three plus years experience in related estimating assignments. Some college or post secondary education preferred or minimum of three years related experience in a construction environment.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $97,850 - $160,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• life, AD&D and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
• parental leave
• family leave, other paid time off
• voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made.

Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.

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