What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator - Commercial Construction - Mobile, AL position at Michael Page?
- Alabama-based General Contractor seeking a Preconstruction leader
- Smaller, tight-knit group known for autonomy in the workplace
This client has been in business for over 20 years, however they have remained a smaller General Contractor on purpose, maintaining a low overhead and high margin approach to projects. That being said, they have recently implemented a strategic growth plan allowing for additional project intake, and requiring the addition of driven industry professioals across the board.
With $40M in yearly revenue currently, and a goal of hitting $100M annually by 2030, they are bidding new work and project sizes and plan to scale the business to new heights.
Client offers its employees a top-tier place to work by allowing flexibility with schedules to attend family events and other functions. They are well-loved by their repeat clients, and focus on retail, restauraunt, and light-industrial projects.
Job Description
- Lead and manage the preparation of detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
- Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure accuracy and feasibility of estimates.
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
- Review and evaluate subcontractor bids for completeness and compliance with project requirements.
- Monitor and update cost databases to reflect current market trends and pricing.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators and team members as company continues to scale
- Ensure all estimates are completed within deadlines and align with company objectives.
The Successful Applicant
- 7-10 years of commercial estimating with a general contractor; strong hard-bid experience required, GMP and cost-plus preferred.
- Demonstrated ownership of an estimating function, not solely production estimating under someone else's process.
- Mastery of quantity takeoff and scope development across all CSI divisions.
- Proven implementation of estimate QA/QC, bid-day procedure, proposal leveling, and Basis of Estimate documentation.
- Working knowledge of schedule logic and how durations drive staffing and general conditions.
- Strong commercial literacy: bonds, insurance endorsements, permits and fees, liquidated damages, certified payroll.
- Excellent communication and negotiation; calm and decisive under bid-day pressure.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software and the ability to work within Gaillard's project and accounting platforms.
- Comfortable operating inside a defined operating system - weekly meeting cadence, quarterly priorities, published measurables, and being held to them.
- Willing to travel for pre-bid walks, subcontractor and vendor visits, and client presentations.
- Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
- 401(k) Employer Match and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and sick leave
- Company vehicle allowance
- Technology Allowance (phone/laptop)
- Professional Development and Leadership Training Support
Contact: Daniel Mitchell
Quote job ref: JN-092026-7109809
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000