Chief Estimator

Seeking Chief Estimator will lead the estimating department and oversee all estimating activities for commercial, industrial, institutional, retail, and multi-family construction projects. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and competitive bids while collaborating with project management, operations, and pre-construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating team.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and final construction cost estimates.
• Review plans, specifications, and perform quantity take-offs.
• Solicit, analyze, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop bid strategies, project scopes, and schedules.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and constructability concerns.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations, and pre-construction teams.
• Present estimates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintain historical cost databases and estimating standards.
• Support business development efforts and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience estimating commercial, industrial, institutional, retail, or multi-family construction projects.
• Expertise in quantity take-offs, cost estimating, bid preparation, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and digital take-off tools.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience leading estimating teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, building materials, subcontractor trades, building codes, and market pricing.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, value engineering, and pre-construction budgeting.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).