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Chief Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionChief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager (Commercial Drywall Construction)

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating operations for a high-volume commercial construction firm. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the full preconstruction process, mentoring junior estimators, and driving profitable project acquisition through accurate and strategic bidding.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical estimating skills, software proficiency, and the ability to manage people and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all estimating and preconstruction efforts for commercial projects ranging from small scopes to $10M+

  • Oversee, review, and validate estimates prepared by junior estimators

  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing using OST / QuickBid software

  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify risks and opportunities

  • Develop bid strategies focused on margin, accuracy, and long-term client relationships

  • Collaborate with operations and leadership to ensure smooth handoff from preconstruction to execution

  • Maintain bid schedules and ensure timely, complete submissions

  • Support business development through relationship-driven estimating (not purely low-bid)

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 5+ years of commercial estimating experience (more preferred)

  • Mandatory experience with OST / QuickBid

  • Proven experience estimating commercial construction projects up to $10M

  • Prior experience leading or mentoring estimators is strongly preferred

  • Strong understanding of construction documents, scopes, and cost drivers

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Must be willing to work 100% in-office

Preferred Traits
  • Seasoned, dependable, and accountable professional

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Hungry, driven, and motivated by performance-based compensation

  • Relationship-focused mindset with clients, vendors, and internal teams

  • Comfortable joining a growing organization and helping stabilize/scale operations

Compensation & Benefits (Range-Based)
  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

  • Performance-based bonus tied to contract value and margin

  • Medical benefits

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Vehicle allowance

  • Cell phone allowance

  • Company credit card

Interested? Contact Ryan Sjoberg at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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