Chief Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Our client, we look for people who work hard and have fun doing so. While we operate in a fast-paced environment, we remain grounded in our core values: Safety, Coachability, Collaboration, and Accountability.

Overview

The Chief Estimator is responsible for leading and supporting Our client's estimating efforts for civil construction projects, including underground utilities and site development.

This is a hands-on estimating role that prepares estimates while providing leadership and oversight of the estimating process. The Chief Estimator works closely with the estimating team, operations, and company leadership to develop accurate, complete, competitive, and buildable estimates and ensure awarded projects are transitioned effectively to the project team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for underground utilities, site development, earthwork, and related civil construction projects.

• Review bid opportunities and help establish bid strategy, priorities, workload, and internal review deadlines.

• Perform and review quantity takeoffs, pricing, production assumptions, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, indirect costs, and other project requirements.

• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, scope coverage, pricing, risk, exclusions, clarifications, and overall bid readiness.

• Lead internal bid reviews and coordinate final bid preparation and submission.

• Oversee vendor and subcontractor quote coverage, comparison, and selection.

• Identify project risks, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and other conditions that may impact pricing or project execution.

• Provide guidance and support to estimators and estimating support staff while helping maintain consistent estimating standards and processes.

• Track bid results and market feedback to help improve future pricing, bid strategy, and estimating accuracy.

• Coordinate with project management and operations to provide a complete and organized handoff for awarded projects.

Experience Required

• 10+ years of estimating experience in civil construction preferred.

• Prior experience in a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, Chief Estimator, or similar role preferred.

• Strong experience with underground utilities, site development, earthwork, or related civil construction scopes.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review complex estimates from initial scope review through final bid submission.

• Strong understanding of quantity takeoffs, labor, equipment, materials, production rates, subcontractor pricing, and construction pricing.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.

• Experience identifying project risks, scope gaps, and pricing considerations before bid submission.

• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software preferred.

• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Location: Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Salary: $150K per year (DOE)

Benefits: Highly competitive compensation, Health insurance, Optional vision and dental insurance, Paid time off, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, Bonus potential, Company-provided cell phone or phone allowance

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.