Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator – Commercial Construction

Our client, design-build construction firm, is seeking their next Chief Estimator. This is a strong fit for an established Chief Estimator or a highly qualified Senior Estimator ready to grow into a department leadership role. A personalized development plan will be built around your needs, including hands-on training from the current Chief Estimator and leadership coaching from the Chief Talent Officer.

The Estimating Team prepares detailed estimates and proposals for negotiated and hard-bid projects ranging from $100K to $100MM, spanning industries such as higher education, restaurants, industrial, and nonprofit. Work includes conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates. This role is ideal for a Senior Estimator who values client satisfaction over chasing the lowest bid — our client's estimators go beyond number-crunching to educate owners and help them get the most from their investment.

Chief Estimator - What You'll Do Interpret designs | Deliver accurate hard numbers | Educate owners

• Provide servant leadership to the Estimating Department: communication, accountability, training, engagement, and results-driven problem solving
• Allocate department resources and schedule the team for maximum efficiency
• Interpret drawings, scopes of work, and self-perform specifications
• Apply in-depth knowledge of CSI Divisions 0–33, with working knowledge of remaining divisions
• Perform accurate digital quantity take-offs using appropriate software
• Input and price projects using Timberline software
• Use Procore for subcontractor solicitation, vendor contacts, and bid invitations
• Build and maintain vendor relationships for current material pricing
• Consult and build relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors
• Create project timelines in Microsoft Project for preconstruction, procurement, and construction schedules
• Develop and maintain a preconstruction program strategy to stay on schedule and budget
• Help maintain and improve estimating procedures
• Prepare turnover books for the estimating-to-project-manager transition
• Prepare detailed written Work Packages for design-build projects
• Serve as a strategic planner and problem solver, integrating project components to minimize conflicts and discrepancies
  
  

Chief Estimator Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related accredited program
• 10 years of commercial construction experience
• Leadership experience
• 5 years of estimating software experience
• 5 years of estimating experience
• Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• In-depth knowledge of plans and specifications across various construction project types
  
  

Chief Estimator Benefits

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $155.000
• Medical benefits: 90% employee premiums covered, 40% for dependents
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%, immediately vested
• Structured Bonus Plan
• Education reimbursement
• Business expense and mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and career growth opportunity