Pre-Construction Manager – Federal MEP Projects; Bilingual
Listed on 2026-03-14
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering
Overview
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. Theyre 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.
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
- 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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