Top 68 Project engineer construction Jobs in Cookeville, Tn

Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction
The Hiring Method, LLC —Cookeville, TN
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- 5 years
- Office
- Business development
- Travel reimbursement
- Profit sharing
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Electrical Engineer
City of Cookeville —Cookeville, TN
- $78,315 - $114,587 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Superintendent Heavy Civil Construction Waste Water & Water
J Cumby Construction Inc —Cookeville, TN
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager Heavy Civil Construction
J Cumby Construction Inc —Cookeville, TN
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Project Engineer Heavy Civil Construction
J Cumby Construction Inc —Cookeville, TN
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Geotechnical Project Engineer, St. George
Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc —United States
- From $100,000 a year
- PRN
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Engineering
Lead Construction Project Engineer- Dam Project
Thalle Construction Company —United States
- Background check
- Construction site
- CAD
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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14d
Energy Consultant or Resource Efficiency Manager (REM)
Energy Efficiency & Consulting Services, LLC —United States
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Military
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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3d
Superintendent I or II - Structured Cabling - Commercial GC
M. A. Mortenson Company —United States
- $111,400 - $195,200 a year
- Construction site
- Customer service
- 5 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quality Engineer II - Structured Cabling
M. A. Mortenson Company —United States
- $89,500 - $120,800 a year
- Rotating shift
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Superintendent I or II - Wind Traveling
M. A. Mortenson Company —United States
- $111,400 - $195,200 a year
- OSHA
- Construction site
- Customer service
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Senior Superintendent I - Structured Cabling-Commercial GC
M. A. Mortenson Company —United States
- $144,300 - $216,500 a year
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Construction Electrical Project Manager I - Solar
M. A. Mortenson Company —United States
- $125,600 - $188,400 a year
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Senior Electrical Engineer
AllSTEM Connections —United States
- $75 - $90 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- Computer literacy
- 3 years
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Heavy Civil Project Engineer
Thalle Construction Company —United States
- Background check
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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11d
Certified Welding Inspector II
Terracon —United States
- $35.75 - $42.00 an hour
- Construction site
- Data analysis skills
- Maintenance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Project Manager- Wastewater Treatment Plant
Thalle Construction Company —United States
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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14d
Geotechnical Engineer
Thalle Construction Company —United States
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Project Manager – New Electrical Hyperscale Data Center Construction
Owen Electric —United States
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Continuous improvement
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Superintendent – New Electrical Industrial Construction
Owen Electric —United States
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

The Hiring Method, LLC -
Cookeville, TN

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Job Details

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Profit sharing
Fuel card
Relocation assistance

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
Bidding project phase
Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role
Construction industry experience
Estimating construction project budgets
Cost estimate preparation
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Location: Cookeville, TN

Work Setting: Primarily onsite in the Cookeville office. A short-term remote or flexible arrangement may be considered during relocation for the right candidate, but this is not a permanent remote or hybrid position.

Travel: Approximately once per month for pre-bid meetings, site visits, and occasional business development activities. Most travel is regional day trips with occasional overnight stays.

Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus annual discretionary bonus and participation in a project performance/profit sharing program

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable), fuel card, company-paid lodging, per diem, and reimbursed travel expenses

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

Position Summary

A well-established and growing heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its preconstruction team in Cookeville, Tennessee.

This position offers far more than traditional estimating responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive bids for heavy civil, water, wastewater, underground utility, and infrastructure projects while positioning themselves for future leadership within the estimating and preconstruction department.

The organization is making this strategic hire as part of its long-term succession planning. You'll work alongside experienced estimating professionals, contribute immediately to complex infrastructure projects, and have the opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the department continues to expand.

If you're looking for a company that values long-term career development, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil, water, wastewater, underground utility, excavation, grading, and infrastructure projects
Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements to develop accurate and competitive proposals
Prepare estimates for projects ranging from approximately $1 million to $50 million, with most projects falling between $10 million and $25 million
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing using Excel-based estimating tools
Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations
Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed
Identify project risks, scope gaps, scheduling challenges, and cost drivers during the estimating process
Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership to ensure estimates reflect practical execution strategies
Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, templates, and preconstruction systems
Build strong relationships with clients, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Represent the company professionally during client meetings and industry events

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience
Experience estimating heavy civil, underground utilities, water, wastewater, excavation, grading, or related infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of construction estimating principles and bid preparation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients and project teams
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Direct estimating experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, or utility infrastructure
Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required)
Experience developing process improvements and estimating best practices

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative estimator who combines strong technical estimating abilities with excellent communication skills and leadership potential.

You may currently be working as a:

Estimator
Senior Estimator
Preconstruction Estimator
Heavy Civil Estimator
Civil Construction Estimator
Underground Utilities Estimator
Water/Wastewater Estimator
Infrastructure Estimator

Whether you're an experienced estimator looking for your next leadership opportunity or a strong mid-level professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Join a respected heavy civil contractor with a strong backlog of infrastructure work
Work on challenging projects that improve communities through water, wastewater, and utility construction
Receive mentorship from experienced preconstruction leaders while preparing for future advancement
Participate in a performance-based profit sharing program tied to successful project execution
Enjoy a collaborative culture where new ideas and process improvements are welcomed
Build a long-term career with a company committed to internal growth and succession planning

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