Chief Estimator

A bit about us:
We are a full-service general contractor known for delivering high-quality, tailored construction solutions on time and within budget. We pride ourselves on client-first service, delivering every project with precision, integrity, and collaboration. Our expertise spans the Commercial, healthcare, industrial, and energy sectors.
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Chief Estimator to lead our estimating function. In this leadership role, you will be instrumental in setting the stage for project success, managing bid processes, and delivering cost-effective, accurate estimates across diverse commercial, industrial, and design-build projects.
Why join us?
What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay and overall compensation package
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
• Life Insurance coverage
• 401K

Job Details
Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive the entire bid lifecycle, from initial takeoffs to final proposal submission.
• Lead accurate cost estimation and budget development for a variety of construction services including electrical, site infrastructure, interior buildouts, and design-build projects.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, project management, and trade teams to ensure competitive, value-aligned bids.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing estimating team, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain and improve estimating standards, cost databases, templates, and bidding tools.
• Partner with leadership to review bid strategies, assess risks, and align estimates with company objectives.
• Build and sustain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure reliable, cost-effective quoting.
• Support proposal presentations and clarify costing to clients as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of estimating experience, ideally from general contracting or design-build environments.
• Proven leadership in managing estimating teams or serving as a lead estimator on sizable bids.
• Deep knowledge of estimating methods, cost analysis, and construction budgeting.
• Track record of successful bids for commercial, industrial, or energy-sector projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating) and MS Office
• Strong communication, organization, and multi-project management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

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