Chief Estimator

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Schedule / Expected Work Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

The Chief Estimator lays the financial and technical groundwork for every project we pursue. By producing precise, well-structured bids, this role directly contributes to winning the right jobs and setting the company up for smooth, profitable execution. A strong estimate helps ensure we go into each project with clarity, confidence, and alignment.

Responsibilities

Analyze construction drawings, scope documents, and specifications

Break down and quantify materials, labor, and equipment costs

Coordinate with the Pre-Construction Sales to align on bid strategy and prioritization

Input and refine items in ProEstimate to streamline accuracy

Prepare and submit comprehensive bid packages in the required formats

Track and manage multiple bid versions and resubmissions

Participate in project handoff meetings once jobs are awarded

Maintain a well-organized archive of past bids for future benchmarking

Monitor estimating trends and continuously refine pricing accuracy

Qualifications

Exceptionally detail-oriented and methodical

Comfortable reading architectural drawings and interpreting specifications

Strong mathematical and analytical thinking

Able to manage multiple bid cycles with evolving requirements

Consistently organized and deadline-driven

Capable of working independently while staying aligned with sales goals

Proficient in estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., ProEstimate.net, Bluebeam)

Measurable Metrics/ Problems to Solve:

Bid win rate

% variance between estimated vs. actual material/labor costs

% of bids submitted on time

% of rework cycles per project

Improve item accuracy in ProEstimate, reducing submittal and procurement times significantly

Build and maintain a historical pricing reference sheet by job type

Aid in the development of a smoother bid-to-handoff process with Sales and Ops

Company Mission:

We are experts in high-end architectural hard surface installations. We bring vision to reality through flawless craftsmanship, rigorous standards, and exceptional project execution—on time, every time.